Is Jacob Eason [Autograph] #136 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Jacob Eason [Autograph] #136 sells for $53.00 against $6.07 raw: a $46.93 spread, 8.7× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($44.00) 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)
- $6.07
- PSA 10
- $53.00
- PSA 9
- $44.00
- Gem premium
- 8.7×
- As of
- Sep 3, 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 | $53.00 | +$21.93 | −$3.07 | −$103 |
| PSA 9 | $44.00 | +$12.93 | −$12.07 | −$112 |
| PSA 8 | $9.66 | −$21.41 | −$46.41 | −$146 |
Net = sale price − $6.07 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% | $46.25 | −$9.82 |
| 50% | $48.50 | −$7.57 |
| 75% | $50.75 | −$5.32 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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 | $69.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $53.00 | −$16.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $32.00 | −$37.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $2.50 | −$66.50 | 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.
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Grading Jacob Eason [Autograph] #136 — FAQ
Is Jacob Eason [Autograph] #136 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Jacob Eason [Autograph] #136 sells for $53.00 against $6.07 raw: a $46.93 spread, 8.7× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($44.00) 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 Jacob Eason [Autograph] #136 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Jacob Eason [Autograph] #136 (Football Cards 2020 Panini Contenders) sells for about $53.00 versus $6.07 for a raw near-mint copy — a 8.7× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Jacob Eason [Autograph] #136?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $69.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $53.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Jacob Eason [Autograph] #136 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.
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