Is Patrick Mahomes II #EM-3 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Patrick Mahomes II #EM-3 brings $30.14 versus $1.96 raw — a $28.18 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($15.92) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $1.96
- PSA 10
- $30.14
- PSA 9
- $15.92
- Gem premium
- 15×
- 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 | $30.14 | +$3.18 | −$21.82 | −$122 |
| PSA 9 | $15.92 | −$11.04 | −$36.04 | −$136 |
| PSA 8 | $12.56 | −$14.40 | −$39.40 | −$139 |
Net = sale price − $1.96 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% | $19.48 | −$32.48 |
| 50% | $23.03 | −$28.93 |
| 75% | $26.59 | −$25.38 |
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 | $39.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $30.14 | −$8.86 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $18.00 | −$21.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $16.64 | −$22.36 | 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 #EM-3 — FAQ
Is Patrick Mahomes II #EM-3 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Patrick Mahomes II #EM-3 brings $30.14 versus $1.96 raw — a $28.18 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($15.92) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Patrick Mahomes II #EM-3 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Patrick Mahomes II #EM-3 (Football Cards 2019 Panini Score Epix) sells for about $30.14 versus $1.96 for a raw near-mint copy — a 15× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Patrick Mahomes II #EM-3?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $39.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $30.14. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Patrick Mahomes II #EM-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.
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