Is Amon Ra St. Brown #284 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Amon Ra St. Brown #284 brings $33.50 versus $1.52 raw — a $31.98 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($12.50) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $1.52
- PSA 10
- $33.50
- PSA 9
- $12.50
- Gem premium
- 22×
- As of
- Sep 7, 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 | $33.50 | +$6.98 | −$18.02 | −$118 |
| PSA 9 | $12.50 | −$14.02 | −$39.02 | −$139 |
| PSA 8 | $8.38 | −$18.14 | −$43.14 | −$143 |
Net = sale price − $1.52 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% | $17.75 | −$33.77 |
| 50% | $23.00 | −$28.52 |
| 75% | $28.25 | −$23.27 |
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 | $44.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| SGC 10 | $39.99 | −$4.01 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| PSA 10 | $33.50 | −$10.50 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $11.50 | −$32.50 | 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 Amon Ra St. Brown #284 — FAQ
Is Amon Ra St. Brown #284 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Amon Ra St. Brown #284 brings $33.50 versus $1.52 raw — a $31.98 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($12.50) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Amon Ra St. Brown #284 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Amon Ra St. Brown #284 (Football Cards 2021 Panini Donruss) sells for about $33.50 versus $1.52 for a raw near-mint copy — a 22× premium as of Sep 7, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Amon Ra St. Brown #284?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $44.00, ahead of SGC 10 at $39.99. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Amon Ra St. Brown #284 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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