Is Mike Evans, Tom Brady [Emerald] #TDT-TB worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Mike Evans, Tom Brady [Emerald] #TDT-TB sells for $32.99 against $1.50 raw: a $31.49 spread, 22× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($27.85) 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)
- $1.50
- PSA 10
- $32.99
- PSA 9
- $27.85
- Gem premium
- 22×
- 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 | $32.99 | +$6.49 | −$18.51 | −$119 |
| PSA 9 | $27.85 | +$1.35 | −$23.65 | −$124 |
| PSA 8 | $6.18 | −$20.32 | −$45.32 | −$145 |
Net = sale price − $1.50 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% | $29.14 | −$22.36 |
| 50% | $30.42 | −$21.08 |
| 75% | $31.70 | −$19.80 |
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 | $43.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $32.99 | −$10.01 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $20.00 | −$23.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $20.00 | −$23.00 | 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 Mike Evans, Tom Brady [Emerald] #TDT-TB — FAQ
Is Mike Evans, Tom Brady [Emerald] #TDT-TB worth grading?
A PSA 10 Mike Evans, Tom Brady [Emerald] #TDT-TB sells for $32.99 against $1.50 raw: a $31.49 spread, 22× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($27.85) 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 Mike Evans, Tom Brady [Emerald] #TDT-TB worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Mike Evans, Tom Brady [Emerald] #TDT-TB (Football Cards 2022 Panini Contenders Touchdown Tandems) sells for about $32.99 versus $1.50 for a raw near-mint copy — a 22× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Mike Evans, Tom Brady [Emerald] #TDT-TB?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $43.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $32.99. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Mike Evans, Tom Brady [Emerald] #TDT-TB 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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