Is Justin Fields [Autograph Variation] #108 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Justin Fields [Autograph Variation] #108 sells for $88.82 against $47.50 raw: a $41.32 spread, 1.9× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($77.18) 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)
- $47.50
- PSA 10
- $88.82
- PSA 9
- $77.18
- Gem premium
- 1.9×
- 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 | $88.82 | +$16.32 | −$8.68 | −$109 |
| PSA 9 | $77.18 | +$4.68 | −$20.32 | −$120 |
| PSA 8 | $63.23 | −$9.27 | −$34.27 | −$134 |
Net = sale price − $47.50 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% | $80.09 | −$17.41 |
| 50% | $83.00 | −$14.50 |
| 75% | $85.91 | −$11.59 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SGC 10 | $199 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| BGS 10 | $115 | −$84.00 | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $88.82 | −$110 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $53.00 | −$146 | 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 Justin Fields [Autograph Variation] #108 — FAQ
Is Justin Fields [Autograph Variation] #108 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Justin Fields [Autograph Variation] #108 sells for $88.82 against $47.50 raw: a $41.32 spread, 1.9× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($77.18) 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 Justin Fields [Autograph Variation] #108 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Justin Fields [Autograph Variation] #108 (Football Cards 2021 Panini Contenders Optic) sells for about $88.82 versus $47.50 for a raw near-mint copy — a 1.9× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Justin Fields [Autograph Variation] #108?
By resale value, SGC 10 leads at $199, ahead of BGS 10 at $115. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Justin Fields [Autograph Variation] #108 need for a SGC 10?
SGC publishes 55/45 front and 75/25 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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