Is Davante Adams #K9 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Davante Adams #K9 brings $685 versus $546 raw — a $139 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($571) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $546
- PSA 10
- $685
- PSA 9
- $571
- Gem premium
- 1.3×
- 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 | $685 | +$114 | +$89.00 | −$11.00 |
| PSA 9 | $571 | −$0.29 | −$25.29 | −$125 |
| PSA 8 | $460 | −$111 | −$136 | −$236 |
Net = sale price − $546 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% | $599 | +$3.28 |
| 50% | $628 | +$31.86 |
| 75% | $656 | +$60.43 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 22%. 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 | $891 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $685 | −$206 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $411 | −$480 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $411 | −$480 | 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 Davante Adams #K9 — FAQ
Is Davante Adams #K9 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Davante Adams #K9 brings $685 versus $546 raw — a $139 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($571) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Davante Adams #K9 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Davante Adams #K9 (Football Cards 2021 Panini Absolute Kaboom) sells for about $685 versus $546 for a raw near-mint copy — a 1.3× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Davante Adams #K9?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $891, ahead of PSA 10 at $685. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Davante Adams #K9 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 Davante Adams #K9 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Davante Adams #K9 breaks even when it gems about 22% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $571).
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