Is Jaylen Waddle [Signature] #GK-26 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 3.1× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Jaylen Waddle [Signature] #GK-26 sells for $62.89 against $20.25 raw: a $42.64 spread, 3.1× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($32.19) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $20.25
- PSA 10
- $62.89
- PSA 9
- $32.19
- Gem premium
- 3.1×
- 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 | $62.89 | +$17.64 | −$7.36 | −$107 |
| PSA 9 | $32.19 | −$13.06 | −$38.06 | −$138 |
| PSA 8 | $31.00 | −$14.25 | −$39.25 | −$139 |
Net = sale price − $20.25 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% | $39.86 | −$30.39 |
| 50% | $47.54 | −$22.71 |
| 75% | $55.22 | −$15.03 |
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 | $82.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $62.89 | −$19.11 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $38.00 | −$44.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $38.00 | −$44.00 | 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 Jaylen Waddle [Signature] #GK-26 — FAQ
Is Jaylen Waddle [Signature] #GK-26 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Jaylen Waddle [Signature] #GK-26 sells for $62.89 against $20.25 raw: a $42.64 spread, 3.1× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($32.19) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Jaylen Waddle [Signature] #GK-26 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Jaylen Waddle [Signature] #GK-26 (Football Cards 2021 Panini Chronicles Gridiron Kings) sells for about $62.89 versus $20.25 for a raw near-mint copy — a 3.1× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Jaylen Waddle [Signature] #GK-26?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $82.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $62.89. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Jaylen Waddle [Signature] #GK-26 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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