Is Saquon Barkley #102 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Saquon Barkley #102 brings $599 versus $493 raw — a $106 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($209) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $493
- PSA 10
- $599
- PSA 9
- $209
- Gem premium
- 1.2×
- 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 | $599 | +$80.52 | +$55.52 | −$44.48 |
| PSA 9 | $209 | −$309 | −$334 | −$434 |
Net = sale price − $493 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% | $306 | −$237 |
| 50% | $404 | −$139 |
| 75% | $501 | −$41.92 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 86%. 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 | $778 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $599 | −$179 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $359 | −$419 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $359 | −$419 | 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 Saquon Barkley #102 — FAQ
Is Saquon Barkley #102 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Saquon Barkley #102 brings $599 versus $493 raw — a $106 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($209) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 Saquon Barkley #102 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Saquon Barkley #102 (Football Cards 2018 Panini Contenders Rookie Ticket) sells for about $599 versus $493 for a raw near-mint copy — a 1.2× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Saquon Barkley #102?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $778, ahead of PSA 10 at $599. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Saquon Barkley #102 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 Saquon Barkley #102 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Saquon Barkley #102 breaks even when it gems about 86% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $209).
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