Is Patrick Mahomes II [Hyper Prizm] #102 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Patrick Mahomes II [Hyper Prizm] #102 brings $316 versus $153 raw — a $163 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($163) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $153
- PSA 10
- $316
- PSA 9
- $163
- Gem premium
- 2.1×
- As of
- Sep 4, 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 | $316 | +$138 | +$113 | +$13.27 |
| PSA 9 | $163 | −$14.11 | −$39.11 | −$139 |
| PSA 8 | $100 | −$77.50 | −$103 | −$203 |
Net = sale price − $153 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% | $201 | −$1.02 |
| 50% | $240 | +$37.08 |
| 75% | $278 | +$75.17 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 26%. 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 | $411 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $316 | −$95.23 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $189 | −$222 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $189 | −$222 | 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 Patrick Mahomes II [Hyper Prizm] #102 — FAQ
Is Patrick Mahomes II [Hyper Prizm] #102 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Patrick Mahomes II [Hyper Prizm] #102 brings $316 versus $153 raw — a $163 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($163) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Patrick Mahomes II [Hyper Prizm] #102 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Patrick Mahomes II [Hyper Prizm] #102 (Football Cards 2018 Panini Prizm) sells for about $316 versus $153 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.1× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Patrick Mahomes II [Hyper Prizm] #102?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $411, ahead of PSA 10 at $316. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Patrick Mahomes II [Hyper Prizm] #102 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 Patrick Mahomes II [Hyper Prizm] #102 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Patrick Mahomes II [Hyper Prizm] #102 breaks even when it gems about 26% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $163).
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