Is Josh Allen #II-5 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Josh Allen #II-5 sells for $249 against $54.19 raw: a $195 spread, 4.6× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($85.00) 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)
- $54.19
- PSA 10
- $249
- PSA 9
- $85.00
- Gem premium
- 4.6×
- 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 | $249 | +$170 | +$145 | +$45.29 |
| PSA 9 | $85.00 | +$5.81 | −$19.19 | −$119 |
| PSA 8 | $55.16 | −$24.03 | −$49.03 | −$149 |
Net = sale price − $54.19 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% | $126 | +$21.93 |
| 50% | $167 | +$63.05 |
| 75% | $208 | +$104 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 12%. 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 | $324 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $249 | −$74.52 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $150 | −$174 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $118 | −$206 | 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 Josh Allen #II-5 — FAQ
Is Josh Allen #II-5 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Josh Allen #II-5 sells for $249 against $54.19 raw: a $195 spread, 4.6× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($85.00) 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 Josh Allen #II-5 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Josh Allen #II-5 (Football Cards 2018 Panini Prizm Instant Impact) sells for about $249 versus $54.19 for a raw near-mint copy — a 4.6× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Josh Allen #II-5?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $324, ahead of PSA 10 at $249. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Josh Allen #II-5 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 Josh Allen #II-5 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Josh Allen #II-5 breaks even when it gems about 12% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $85.00).
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