Is Tua Tagovailoa #25 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Tua Tagovailoa #25 brings $30.85 versus $0.30 raw — a $30.55 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($10.56) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.30
- PSA 10
- $30.85
- PSA 9
- $10.56
- Gem premium
- 103×
- 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 | $30.85 | +$5.55 | −$19.45 | −$119 |
| PSA 9 | $10.56 | −$14.74 | −$39.74 | −$140 |
| PSA 8 | $5.40 | −$19.90 | −$44.90 | −$145 |
Net = sale price − $0.30 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% | $15.63 | −$34.67 |
| 50% | $20.71 | −$29.59 |
| 75% | $25.78 | −$24.52 |
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 | $40.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $30.85 | −$9.15 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $19.00 | −$21.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $19.00 | −$21.00 | 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 | $30.85 | $19.00 | $40.00 | $19.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $20.93 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $10.56 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $5.40 |
Run your own numbers
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Grading Tua Tagovailoa #25 — FAQ
Is Tua Tagovailoa #25 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Tua Tagovailoa #25 brings $30.85 versus $0.30 raw — a $30.55 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($10.56) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Tua Tagovailoa #25 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Tua Tagovailoa #25 (Football Cards 2021 Panini Contenders Draft Picks) sells for about $30.85 versus $0.30 for a raw near-mint copy — a 103× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Tua Tagovailoa #25?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $40.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $30.85. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Tua Tagovailoa #25 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.
Is your football card centered well enough to grade?
Centering makes or breaks a PSA 10. Scan any card with Midpoint to measure its exact centering, get a grade estimate, and see what your copy is actually worth.
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