Is Sam Ehlinger [Zebra Die Cut] #98 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Sam Ehlinger [Zebra Die Cut] #98 brings $75.50 versus $27.50 raw — a $48.00 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($21.00) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $27.50
- PSA 10
- $75.50
- PSA 9
- $21.00
- Gem premium
- 2.7×
- As of
- Sep 3, 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 | $75.50 | +$23.00 | −$2.00 | −$102 |
| PSA 9 | $21.00 | −$31.50 | −$56.50 | −$157 |
| PSA 8 | $18.99 | −$33.51 | −$58.51 | −$159 |
Net = sale price − $27.50 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% | $34.63 | −$42.88 |
| 50% | $48.25 | −$29.25 |
| 75% | $61.88 | −$15.63 |
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 | $98.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $75.50 | −$22.50 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $45.00 | −$53.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $45.00 | −$53.00 | 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 Sam Ehlinger [Zebra Die Cut] #98 — FAQ
Is Sam Ehlinger [Zebra Die Cut] #98 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Sam Ehlinger [Zebra Die Cut] #98 brings $75.50 versus $27.50 raw — a $48.00 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($21.00) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 Sam Ehlinger [Zebra Die Cut] #98 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Sam Ehlinger [Zebra Die Cut] #98 (Football Cards 2021 Panini Select) sells for about $75.50 versus $27.50 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.7× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Sam Ehlinger [Zebra Die Cut] #98?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $98.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $75.50. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Sam Ehlinger [Zebra Die Cut] #98 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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