Is Baker Mayfield #101 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Baker Mayfield #101 brings $627 versus $306 raw — a $321 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($300) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $306
- PSA 10
- $627
- PSA 9
- $300
- Gem premium
- 2.0×
- 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 | $627 | +$296 | +$271 | +$171 |
| PSA 9 | $300 | −$30.95 | −$55.95 | −$156 |
| PSA 8 | $200 | −$131 | −$156 | −$256 |
Net = sale price − $306 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% | $382 | +$25.80 |
| 50% | $464 | +$108 |
| 75% | $545 | +$189 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 17%. 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 | $815 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $627 | −$188 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $376 | −$439 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $376 | −$439 | 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 | $627 | $376 | $815 | $376 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $330 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $300 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $200 |
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Grading Baker Mayfield #101 — FAQ
Is Baker Mayfield #101 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Baker Mayfield #101 brings $627 versus $306 raw — a $321 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($300) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 Baker Mayfield #101 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Baker Mayfield #101 (Football Cards 2018 Panini Contenders Rookie Ticket) sells for about $627 versus $306 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.0× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Baker Mayfield #101?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $815, ahead of PSA 10 at $627. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Baker Mayfield #101 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 #101 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Baker Mayfield #101 breaks even when it gems about 17% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $300).
Is your football card centered well enough to grade?
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