Is Zaven Collins #259 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Zaven Collins #259 brings $46.22 versus $9.99 raw — a $36.23 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($20.95) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $9.99
- PSA 10
- $46.22
- PSA 9
- $20.95
- Gem premium
- 4.6×
- 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 | $46.22 | +$11.23 | −$13.77 | −$114 |
| PSA 9 | $20.95 | −$14.04 | −$39.04 | −$139 |
| PSA 8 | $12.76 | −$22.23 | −$47.23 | −$147 |
Net = sale price − $9.99 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% | $27.27 | −$32.72 |
| 50% | $33.59 | −$26.41 |
| 75% | $39.90 | −$20.09 |
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 | $60.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $46.22 | −$13.78 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $28.00 | −$32.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $28.00 | −$32.00 | 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 Zaven Collins #259 — FAQ
Is Zaven Collins #259 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Zaven Collins #259 brings $46.22 versus $9.99 raw — a $36.23 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($20.95) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Zaven Collins #259 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Zaven Collins #259 (Football Cards 2021 Panini Prestige) sells for about $46.22 versus $9.99 for a raw near-mint copy — a 4.6× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Zaven Collins #259?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $60.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $46.22. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Zaven Collins #259 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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