Is Josh Allen #163 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Josh Allen #163 sells for $82,350 against $12,500 raw: a $69,850 spread, 6.6× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($14,950) 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)
- $12,500
- PSA 10
- $82,350
- PSA 9
- $14,950
- Gem premium
- 6.6×
- As of
- Aug 16, 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 | $82,350 | +$69,825 | +$69,800 | +$69,700 |
| PSA 9 | $14,950 | +$2,425 | +$2,400 | +$2,300 |
Net = sale price − $12,500 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% | $31,800 | +$19,250 |
| 50% | $48,650 | +$36,100 |
| 75% | $65,500 | +$52,950 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BGS 10 | $107,055 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $82,350 | −$24,705 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $49,410 | −$57,645 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $49,410 | −$57,645 | 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 | $82,350 | $49,410 | $107,055 | $49,410 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $40,000 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $14,950 |
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Grading Josh Allen #163 — FAQ
Is Josh Allen #163 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Josh Allen #163 sells for $82,350 against $12,500 raw: a $69,850 spread, 6.6× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($14,950) 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 #163 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Josh Allen #163 (Football Cards 2018 National Treasures Patch Autograph) sells for about $82,350 versus $12,500 for a raw near-mint copy — a 6.6× premium as of Aug 16, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Josh Allen #163?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $107,055, ahead of PSA 10 at $82,350. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Josh Allen #163 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.
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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