Is Nick Saban #244 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Nick Saban #244 sells for $77.49 against $4.95 raw: a $72.54 spread, 16× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($32.25) 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)
- $4.95
- PSA 10
- $77.49
- PSA 9
- $32.25
- Gem premium
- 16×
- 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 | $77.49 | +$47.54 | +$22.54 | −$77.46 |
| PSA 9 | $32.25 | +$2.30 | −$22.70 | −$123 |
| PSA 8 | $9.31 | −$20.64 | −$45.64 | −$146 |
Net = sale price − $4.95 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% | $43.56 | −$11.39 |
| 50% | $54.87 | −$0.08 |
| 75% | $66.18 | +$11.23 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 50%. 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 | $101 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $77.49 | −$23.51 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $46.00 | −$55.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $46.00 | −$55.00 | 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.
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Grading Nick Saban #244 — FAQ
Is Nick Saban #244 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Nick Saban #244 sells for $77.49 against $4.95 raw: a $72.54 spread, 16× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($32.25) 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 Nick Saban #244 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Nick Saban #244 (Baseball Cards 2013 Topps Allen & Ginter) sells for about $77.49 versus $4.95 for a raw near-mint copy — a 16× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Nick Saban #244?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $101, ahead of PSA 10 at $77.49. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Nick Saban #244 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 Nick Saban #244 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Nick Saban #244 breaks even when it gems about 50% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $32.25).
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