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Is Sam Darnold [Prizm] #SG-9 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Sam Darnold [Prizm] #SG-9 brings $450 versus $210 raw — a $240 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($231) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $210
- PSA 10
- $450
- PSA 9
- $231
- 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 | $450 | +$215 | +$190 | +$90.00 |
| PSA 9 | $231 | −$4.00 | −$29.00 | −$129 |
| PSA 8 | $210 | −$25.01 | −$50.01 | −$150 |
Net = sale price − $210 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% | $286 | +$25.75 |
| 50% | $341 | +$80.50 |
| 75% | $395 | +$135 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 13%. 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 | $585 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $450 | −$135 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $270 | −$315 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $270 | −$315 | 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 Sam Darnold [Prizm] #SG-9 — FAQ
Is Sam Darnold [Prizm] #SG-9 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Sam Darnold [Prizm] #SG-9 brings $450 versus $210 raw — a $240 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($231) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Sam Darnold [Prizm] #SG-9 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Sam Darnold [Prizm] #SG-9 (Football Cards 2018 Panini Prizm Stained Glass) sells for about $450 versus $210 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.1× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Sam Darnold [Prizm] #SG-9?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $585, ahead of PSA 10 at $450. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Sam Darnold [Prizm] #SG-9 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 [Prizm] #SG-9 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Sam Darnold [Prizm] #SG-9 breaks even when it gems about 13% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $231).
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