Is Mike Evans #ME worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Mike Evans #ME sells for $80.68 against $5.61 raw: a $75.07 spread, 14× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($40.50) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $5.61
- PSA 10
- $80.68
- PSA 9
- $40.50
- Gem premium
- 14×
- As of
- Jul 11, 2026
Break-even by outcome and fee
| If it comes back… | Sells for | Economy / bulk (~$25.00) | Standard (~$50.00) | Express (~$150) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gem — PSA 10 | $80.68 | +$50.07 | +$25.07 | −$74.93 |
| PSA 9 | $40.50 | +$9.89 | −$15.11 | −$115 |
| PSA 8 | $16.50 | −$14.11 | −$39.11 | −$139 |
Net = sale price − $5.61 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
Expected value — how often does it need to gem?
| Chance it gems | Expected sale | Expected net (standard fee) |
|---|---|---|
| 25% | $50.55 | −$5.06 |
| 50% | $60.59 | +$4.98 |
| 75% | $70.64 | +$15.03 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 38%. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses — measure it before you decide.
Which grader pays the most — and what a 10 takes
All centering standards →| Grader | 10 sells for | vs best | Front centering for a 10 | Back |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BGS 10 | $105 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $80.68 | −$24.32 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $48.00 | −$57.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $48.00 | −$57.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
Tolerances are each company's published centering standard for its top grade; surface, corners and edges must also be clean. Centering is the one you can measure yourself before you pay.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA | CGC | BGS | SGC | Graded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $80.68 | $48.00 | $105 | $48.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $45.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $40.50 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $16.50 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $14.99 |
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Grading Mike Evans #ME — FAQ
Is Mike Evans #ME worth grading?
A PSA 10 Mike Evans #ME sells for $80.68 against $5.61 raw: a $75.07 spread, 14× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($40.50) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Mike Evans #ME worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Mike Evans #ME (Football Cards 2014 Topps Chrome Rookie Die-Cut) sells for about $80.68 versus $5.61 for a raw near-mint copy — a 14× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Mike Evans #ME?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $105, ahead of PSA 10 at $80.68. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Mike Evans #ME need for a BGS 10?
BGS publishes 55/45 front and 70/30 back centering as the tolerance for a 10 (Gem Mint). Off-center copies are capped below the top grade regardless of surface — measure yours before paying the fee.
What gem rate makes grading Mike Evans #ME break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Mike Evans #ME breaks even when it gems about 38% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $40.50).
Is your football card centered well enough to grade?
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