Is Mac Jones #306 worth grading?
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Grading rarely pays for this card
PSA 10 copies of Mac Jones #306 sell for $14.75, only $13.51 above the $1.24 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. A PSA 9 ($7.09) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $1.24
- PSA 10
- $14.75
- PSA 9
- $7.09
- Gem premium
- 12×
- 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 | $14.75 | −$11.49 | −$36.49 | −$136 |
| PSA 9 | $7.09 | −$19.15 | −$44.15 | −$144 |
| PSA 8 | $5.32 | −$20.92 | −$45.92 | −$146 |
Net = sale price − $1.24 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% | $9.00 | −$42.23 |
| 50% | $10.92 | −$40.32 |
| 75% | $12.84 | −$38.41 |
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 | $19.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $14.75 | −$4.25 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $12.50 | −$6.50 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $1.75 | −$17.25 | 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 Mac Jones #306 — FAQ
Is Mac Jones #306 worth grading?
PSA 10 copies of Mac Jones #306 sell for $14.75, only $13.51 above the $1.24 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. A PSA 9 ($7.09) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
How much is a PSA 10 Mac Jones #306 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Mac Jones #306 (Football Cards 2021 Panini Mosaic) sells for about $14.75 versus $1.24 for a raw near-mint copy — a 12× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Mac Jones #306?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $19.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $14.75. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Mac Jones #306 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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