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Is Sam Darnold [Green Prizm] #II-3 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Sam Darnold [Green Prizm] #II-3 sells for $101 against $5.24 raw: a $95.33 spread, 19× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($34.99) 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)
- $5.24
- PSA 10
- $101
- PSA 9
- $34.99
- Gem premium
- 19×
- 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 | $101 | +$70.33 | +$45.33 | −$54.67 |
| PSA 9 | $34.99 | +$4.75 | −$20.25 | −$120 |
| PSA 8 | $9.21 | −$21.03 | −$46.03 | −$146 |
Net = sale price − $5.24 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% | $51.38 | −$3.86 |
| 50% | $67.78 | +$12.54 |
| 75% | $84.17 | +$28.94 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 31%. 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 | $131 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $101 | −$30.43 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $60.00 | −$71.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $60.00 | −$71.00 | 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 | $101 | $60.00 | $131 | $60.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $38.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $34.99 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $9.21 |
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Grading Sam Darnold [Green Prizm] #II-3 — FAQ
Is Sam Darnold [Green Prizm] #II-3 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Sam Darnold [Green Prizm] #II-3 sells for $101 against $5.24 raw: a $95.33 spread, 19× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($34.99) 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 Sam Darnold [Green Prizm] #II-3 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Sam Darnold [Green Prizm] #II-3 (Football Cards 2018 Panini Prizm Instant Impact) sells for about $101 versus $5.24 for a raw near-mint copy — a 19× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Sam Darnold [Green Prizm] #II-3?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $131, ahead of PSA 10 at $101. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Sam Darnold [Green Prizm] #II-3 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 Sam Darnold [Green Prizm] #II-3 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Sam Darnold [Green Prizm] #II-3 breaks even when it gems about 31% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $34.99).
Is your football card centered well enough to grade?
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