Is Baker Mayfield worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Baker Mayfield brings $317 versus $191 raw — a $126 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($159) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $191
- PSA 10
- $317
- PSA 9
- $159
- Gem premium
- 1.7×
- 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 | $317 | +$101 | +$75.65 | −$24.35 |
| PSA 9 | $159 | −$57.85 | −$82.85 | −$183 |
Net = sale price − $191 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% | $198 | −$43.22 |
| 50% | $238 | −$3.60 |
| 75% | $277 | +$36.03 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 52%. 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 | $412 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $317 | −$95.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $190 | −$222 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $190 | −$222 | 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 | $317 | $190 | $412 | $190 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $174 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $159 |
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Grading Baker Mayfield — FAQ
Is Baker Mayfield worth grading?
A PSA 10 Baker Mayfield brings $317 versus $191 raw — a $126 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($159) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 Baker Mayfield worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Baker Mayfield (Football Cards 2018 National Treasures Rookie Colossal Signatures) sells for about $317 versus $191 for a raw near-mint copy — a 1.7× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Baker Mayfield?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $412, ahead of PSA 10 at $317. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Baker Mayfield 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 Baker Mayfield break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Baker Mayfield breaks even when it gems about 52% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $159).
Is your football card centered well enough to grade?
Centering makes or breaks a PSA 10. Scan any card with Midpoint to measure its exact centering, get a grade estimate, and see what your copy is actually worth.
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