Is Josh Allen #205 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Josh Allen #205 sells for $534 against $97.19 raw: a $437 spread, 5.5× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($152) 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)
- $97.19
- PSA 10
- $534
- PSA 9
- $152
- Gem premium
- 5.5×
- 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 | $534 | +$412 | +$387 | +$287 |
| PSA 9 | $152 | +$30.18 | +$5.18 | −$94.82 |
| PSA 8 | $92.00 | −$30.19 | −$55.19 | −$155 |
Net = sale price − $97.19 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% | $248 | +$101 |
| 50% | $343 | +$196 |
| 75% | $439 | +$291 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $534 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| BGS 10 | $442 | −$92.00 | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| SGC 10 | $337 | −$197 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $320 | −$214 | 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 #205 — FAQ
Is Josh Allen #205 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Josh Allen #205 sells for $534 against $97.19 raw: a $437 spread, 5.5× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($152) 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 #205 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Josh Allen #205 (Football Cards 2018 Panini Prizm) sells for about $534 versus $97.19 for a raw near-mint copy — a 5.5× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Josh Allen #205?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $534, ahead of BGS 10 at $442. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Josh Allen #205 need for a PSA 10?
PSA publishes 55/45 front and 75/25 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.
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