Is Aaron Donald #K11 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Aaron Donald #K11 sells for $23,213 against $500 raw: a $22,713 spread, 46× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($19,344) 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)
- $500
- PSA 10
- $23,213
- PSA 9
- $19,344
- Gem premium
- 46×
- 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 | $23,213 | +$22,688 | +$22,663 | +$22,563 |
| PSA 9 | $19,344 | +$18,819 | +$18,794 | +$18,694 |
| PSA 8 | $17,585 | +$17,060 | +$17,035 | +$16,935 |
Net = sale price − $500 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% | $20,311 | +$19,761 |
| 50% | $21,279 | +$20,729 |
| 75% | $22,246 | +$21,696 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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 | $30,177 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $23,213 | −$6,964 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $13,928 | −$16,249 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $13,928 | −$16,249 | 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 Aaron Donald #K11 — FAQ
Is Aaron Donald #K11 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Aaron Donald #K11 sells for $23,213 against $500 raw: a $22,713 spread, 46× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($19,344) 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 Aaron Donald #K11 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Aaron Donald #K11 (Football Cards 2021 Panini Absolute Kaboom) sells for about $23,213 versus $500 for a raw near-mint copy — a 46× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Aaron Donald #K11?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $30,177, ahead of PSA 10 at $23,213. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Aaron Donald #K11 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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