Is Emmitt Smith [Black Pandora] #MY-15 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Emmitt Smith [Black Pandora] #MY-15 brings $275 versus $157 raw — a $118 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($75.01) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $157
- PSA 10
- $275
- PSA 9
- $75.01
- Gem premium
- 1.8×
- 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 | $275 | +$92.94 | +$67.94 | −$32.06 |
| PSA 9 | $75.01 | −$107 | −$132 | −$232 |
Net = sale price − $157 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% | $125 | −$82.05 |
| 50% | $175 | −$32.06 |
| 75% | $225 | +$17.94 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 66%. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses — measure it before you decide.
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 | $358 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $275 | −$83.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $165 | −$193 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $165 | −$193 | 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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Full set checklist →Grading Emmitt Smith [Black Pandora] #MY-15 — FAQ
Is Emmitt Smith [Black Pandora] #MY-15 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Emmitt Smith [Black Pandora] #MY-15 brings $275 versus $157 raw — a $118 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($75.01) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 Emmitt Smith [Black Pandora] #MY-15 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Emmitt Smith [Black Pandora] #MY-15 (Football Cards 2021 Panini Donruss Optic Mythical) sells for about $275 versus $157 for a raw near-mint copy — a 1.8× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Emmitt Smith [Black Pandora] #MY-15?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $358, ahead of PSA 10 at $275. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Emmitt Smith [Black Pandora] #MY-15 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.
What gem rate makes grading Emmitt Smith [Black Pandora] #MY-15 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Emmitt Smith [Black Pandora] #MY-15 breaks even when it gems about 66% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $75.01).
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