Is Patrick Mahomes II #K2 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 10× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Patrick Mahomes II #K2 sells for $16,211 against $1,550 raw: a $14,661 spread, 10× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $1,550
- PSA 10
- $16,211
- Gem premium
- 10×
- 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 | $16,211 | +$14,636 | +$14,611 | +$14,511 |
| PSA 8 | $1,575 | +$0.00 | −$25.00 | −$125 |
Net = sale price − $1,550 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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 | $21,074 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $16,211 | −$4,863 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $9,727 | −$11,347 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $9,727 | −$11,347 | 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 Patrick Mahomes II #K2 — FAQ
Is Patrick Mahomes II #K2 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Patrick Mahomes II #K2 sells for $16,211 against $1,550 raw: a $14,661 spread, 10× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Patrick Mahomes II #K2 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Patrick Mahomes II #K2 (Football Cards 2022 Panini Absolute Kaboom Vertical) sells for about $16,211 versus $1,550 for a raw near-mint copy — a 10× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Patrick Mahomes II #K2?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $21,074, ahead of PSA 10 at $16,211. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Patrick Mahomes II #K2 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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