Is Joe Burrow [Red White and Blue Prizm] #273 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Joe Burrow [Red White and Blue Prizm] #273 sells for $46.27 against $2.18 raw: a $44.09 spread, 21× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($32.80) 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)
- $2.18
- PSA 10
- $46.27
- PSA 9
- $32.80
- Gem premium
- 21×
- As of
- Sep 3, 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 | $46.27 | +$19.09 | −$5.91 | −$106 |
| PSA 9 | $32.80 | +$5.62 | −$19.38 | −$119 |
| PSA 8 | $16.13 | −$11.05 | −$36.05 | −$136 |
Net = sale price − $2.18 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% | $36.17 | −$16.01 |
| 50% | $39.53 | −$12.65 |
| 75% | $42.90 | −$9.28 |
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 |
| SGC 10 | $60.00 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| PSA 10 | $46.27 | −$13.73 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 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 Joe Burrow [Red White and Blue Prizm] #273 — FAQ
Is Joe Burrow [Red White and Blue Prizm] #273 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Joe Burrow [Red White and Blue Prizm] #273 sells for $46.27 against $2.18 raw: a $44.09 spread, 21× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($32.80) 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 Joe Burrow [Red White and Blue Prizm] #273 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Joe Burrow [Red White and Blue Prizm] #273 (Football Cards 2021 Panini Prizm) sells for about $46.27 versus $2.18 for a raw near-mint copy — a 21× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Joe Burrow [Red White and Blue Prizm] #273?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $60.00, ahead of SGC 10 at $60.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Joe Burrow [Red White and Blue Prizm] #273 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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