Is Sam Darnold #103 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Sam Darnold #103 brings $527 versus $487 raw — a $40.08 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($143) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $487
- PSA 10
- $527
- PSA 9
- $143
- Gem premium
- 1.1×
- 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 | $527 | +$15.08 | −$9.92 | −$110 |
| PSA 9 | $143 | −$369 | −$394 | −$494 |
| PSA 8 | $130 | −$381 | −$406 | −$506 |
Net = sale price − $487 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% | $239 | −$298 |
| 50% | $335 | −$202 |
| 75% | $431 | −$106 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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 | $685 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $527 | −$158 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $316 | −$369 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $316 | −$369 | 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 #103 — FAQ
Is Sam Darnold #103 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Sam Darnold #103 brings $527 versus $487 raw — a $40.08 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($143) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 Sam Darnold #103 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Sam Darnold #103 (Football Cards 2018 Panini Contenders Rookie Ticket) sells for about $527 versus $487 for a raw near-mint copy — a 1.1× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Sam Darnold #103?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $685, ahead of PSA 10 at $527. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Sam Darnold #103 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.
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