Is George Pickens #RK-11 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 George Pickens #RK-11 brings $118 versus $74.19 raw — a $43.56 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($70.00) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $74.19
- PSA 10
- $118
- PSA 9
- $70.00
- Gem premium
- 1.6×
- 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 | $118 | +$18.56 | −$6.44 | −$106 |
| PSA 9 | $70.00 | −$29.19 | −$54.19 | −$154 |
| PSA 8 | $63.86 | −$35.33 | −$60.33 | −$160 |
Net = sale price − $74.19 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% | $81.94 | −$42.25 |
| 50% | $93.88 | −$30.31 |
| 75% | $106 | −$18.38 |
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 | $153 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| SGC 10 | $120 | −$33.01 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| PSA 10 | $118 | −$35.25 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $71.00 | −$82.00 | 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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Is George Pickens #RK-11 worth grading?
A PSA 10 George Pickens #RK-11 brings $118 versus $74.19 raw — a $43.56 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($70.00) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 George Pickens #RK-11 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 George Pickens #RK-11 (Football Cards 2022 Panini Donruss Optic Rookie Kings) sells for about $118 versus $74.19 for a raw near-mint copy — a 1.6× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for George Pickens #RK-11?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $153, ahead of SGC 10 at $120. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does George Pickens #RK-11 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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