Is Nico Collins #RPA-NC worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Nico Collins #RPA-NC sells for $133 against $63.00 raw: a $70.26 spread, 2.1× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($90.00) 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)
- $63.00
- PSA 10
- $133
- PSA 9
- $90.00
- Gem premium
- 2.1×
- 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 | $133 | +$45.26 | +$20.26 | −$79.74 |
| PSA 9 | $90.00 | +$2.00 | −$23.00 | −$123 |
| PSA 8 | $22.50 | −$65.50 | −$90.50 | −$191 |
Net = sale price − $63.00 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% | $101 | −$12.19 |
| 50% | $112 | −$1.37 |
| 75% | $122 | +$9.44 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 53%. 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 | $173 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $133 | −$39.74 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $80.00 | −$93.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $80.00 | −$93.00 | 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 Nico Collins #RPA-NC — FAQ
Is Nico Collins #RPA-NC worth grading?
A PSA 10 Nico Collins #RPA-NC sells for $133 against $63.00 raw: a $70.26 spread, 2.1× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($90.00) 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 Nico Collins #RPA-NC worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Nico Collins #RPA-NC (Football Cards 2021 Panini Prizm Rookie Patch Autographs) sells for about $133 versus $63.00 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.1× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Nico Collins #RPA-NC?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $173, ahead of PSA 10 at $133. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Nico Collins #RPA-NC 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 Nico Collins #RPA-NC break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Nico Collins #RPA-NC breaks even when it gems about 53% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $90.00).
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