Is Tom Brady #50 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Tom Brady #50 sells for $141 against $3.88 raw: a $137 spread, 36× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($29.99) 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)
- $3.88
- PSA 10
- $141
- PSA 9
- $29.99
- Gem premium
- 36×
- 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 | $141 | +$112 | +$86.76 | −$13.24 |
| PSA 9 | $29.99 | +$1.11 | −$23.89 | −$124 |
| PSA 8 | $20.94 | −$7.94 | −$32.94 | −$133 |
Net = sale price − $3.88 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% | $57.65 | +$3.77 |
| 50% | $85.31 | +$31.44 |
| 75% | $113 | +$59.10 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 22%. 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 | $183 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $141 | −$42.36 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $84.00 | −$99.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $42.80 | −$140 | 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 Tom Brady #50 — FAQ
Is Tom Brady #50 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Tom Brady #50 sells for $141 against $3.88 raw: a $137 spread, 36× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($29.99) 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 Tom Brady #50 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Tom Brady #50 (Football Cards 2015 Topps Chrome) sells for about $141 versus $3.88 for a raw near-mint copy — a 36× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Tom Brady #50?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $183, ahead of PSA 10 at $141. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Tom Brady #50 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 Tom Brady #50 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Tom Brady #50 breaks even when it gems about 22% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $29.99).
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