Is Lamar Jackson #317 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Lamar Jackson #317 sells for $125 against $21.11 raw: a $104 spread, 5.9× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($50.10) 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)
- $21.11
- PSA 10
- $125
- PSA 9
- $50.10
- Gem premium
- 5.9×
- 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 | $125 | +$78.89 | +$53.89 | −$46.11 |
| PSA 9 | $50.10 | +$3.99 | −$21.01 | −$121 |
| PSA 8 | $31.03 | −$15.08 | −$40.08 | −$140 |
Net = sale price − $21.11 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% | $68.83 | −$2.28 |
| 50% | $87.55 | +$16.44 |
| 75% | $106 | +$35.17 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 28%. 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 | $350 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $125 | −$225 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $82.50 | −$267 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $75.00 | −$275 | 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 Lamar Jackson #317 — FAQ
Is Lamar Jackson #317 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Lamar Jackson #317 sells for $125 against $21.11 raw: a $104 spread, 5.9× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($50.10) 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 Lamar Jackson #317 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Lamar Jackson #317 (Football Cards 2018 Donruss) sells for about $125 versus $21.11 for a raw near-mint copy — a 5.9× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Lamar Jackson #317?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $350, ahead of PSA 10 at $125. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Lamar Jackson #317 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 Lamar Jackson #317 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Lamar Jackson #317 breaks even when it gems about 28% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $50.10).
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