Is Justin Fields [Autograph Purple Stars] #TR-4 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Justin Fields [Autograph Purple Stars] #TR-4 brings $325 versus $141 raw — a $185 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($87.00) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $141
- PSA 10
- $325
- PSA 9
- $87.00
- Gem premium
- 2.3×
- 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 | $325 | +$160 | +$135 | +$34.50 |
| PSA 9 | $87.00 | −$78.50 | −$104 | −$204 |
Net = sale price − $141 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% | $147 | −$44.00 |
| 50% | $206 | +$15.50 |
| 75% | $266 | +$75.00 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 43%. 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 | $423 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $325 | −$98.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $195 | −$228 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $195 | −$228 | 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 Purple Stars] #TR-4 — FAQ
Is Justin Fields [Autograph Purple Stars] #TR-4 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Justin Fields [Autograph Purple Stars] #TR-4 brings $325 versus $141 raw — a $185 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($87.00) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 Justin Fields [Autograph Purple Stars] #TR-4 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Justin Fields [Autograph Purple Stars] #TR-4 (Football Cards 2021 Panini Donruss Optic The Rookies) sells for about $325 versus $141 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.3× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Justin Fields [Autograph Purple Stars] #TR-4?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $423, ahead of PSA 10 at $325. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Justin Fields [Autograph Purple Stars] #TR-4 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 Justin Fields [Autograph Purple Stars] #TR-4 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Justin Fields [Autograph Purple Stars] #TR-4 breaks even when it gems about 43% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $87.00).
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