Is Lamar Jackson #RTS-12 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Lamar Jackson #RTS-12 sells for $91.50 against $15.42 raw: a $76.08 spread, 5.9× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($43.50) 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)
- $15.42
- PSA 10
- $91.50
- PSA 9
- $43.50
- Gem premium
- 5.9×
- 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 | $91.50 | +$51.08 | +$26.08 | −$73.92 |
| PSA 9 | $43.50 | +$3.08 | −$21.92 | −$122 |
| PSA 8 | $16.63 | −$23.79 | −$48.79 | −$149 |
Net = sale price − $15.42 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% | $55.50 | −$9.92 |
| 50% | $67.50 | +$2.08 |
| 75% | $79.50 | +$14.08 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 46%. 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 | $119 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $91.50 | −$27.50 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $55.00 | −$64.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $55.00 | −$64.00 | 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 Lamar Jackson #RTS-12 — FAQ
Is Lamar Jackson #RTS-12 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Lamar Jackson #RTS-12 sells for $91.50 against $15.42 raw: a $76.08 spread, 5.9× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($43.50) 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 Lamar Jackson #RTS-12 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Lamar Jackson #RTS-12 (Football Cards 2018 Panini Contenders Rookie Ticket Swatches) sells for about $91.50 versus $15.42 for a raw near-mint copy — a 5.9× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Lamar Jackson #RTS-12?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $119, ahead of PSA 10 at $91.50. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Lamar Jackson #RTS-12 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 Lamar Jackson #RTS-12 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Lamar Jackson #RTS-12 breaks even when it gems about 46% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $43.50).
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