Is D.J. Moore [Shine] #257 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 D.J. Moore [Shine] #257 brings $33.48 versus $3.03 raw — a $30.45 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($13.03) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $3.03
- PSA 10
- $33.48
- PSA 9
- $13.03
- Gem premium
- 11×
- 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 | $33.48 | +$5.45 | −$19.55 | −$120 |
| PSA 9 | $13.03 | −$15.00 | −$40.00 | −$140 |
| PSA 8 | $7.33 | −$20.70 | −$45.70 | −$146 |
Net = sale price − $3.03 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% | $18.14 | −$34.89 |
| 50% | $23.25 | −$29.78 |
| 75% | $28.37 | −$24.66 |
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 | $44.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $33.48 | −$10.52 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $20.00 | −$24.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $20.00 | −$24.00 | 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 D.J. Moore [Shine] #257 — FAQ
Is D.J. Moore [Shine] #257 worth grading?
A PSA 10 D.J. Moore [Shine] #257 brings $33.48 versus $3.03 raw — a $30.45 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($13.03) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 D.J. Moore [Shine] #257 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 D.J. Moore [Shine] #257 (Football Cards 2018 Panini Unparalleled) sells for about $33.48 versus $3.03 for a raw near-mint copy — a 11× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for D.J. Moore [Shine] #257?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $44.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $33.48. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does D.J. Moore [Shine] #257 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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