Is Tom Brady #77 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Tom Brady #77 sells for $105 against $7.54 raw: a $97.87 spread, 14× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($48.19) 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)
- $7.54
- PSA 10
- $105
- PSA 9
- $48.19
- Gem premium
- 14×
- 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 | $105 | +$72.87 | +$47.87 | −$52.13 |
| PSA 9 | $48.19 | +$15.65 | −$9.35 | −$109 |
| PSA 8 | $24.50 | −$8.04 | −$33.04 | −$133 |
Net = sale price − $7.54 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% | $62.49 | +$4.95 |
| 50% | $76.80 | +$19.26 |
| 75% | $91.11 | +$33.56 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 16%. 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 | $137 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $105 | −$31.59 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $63.00 | −$74.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $34.50 | −$103 | 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 #77 — FAQ
Is Tom Brady #77 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Tom Brady #77 sells for $105 against $7.54 raw: a $97.87 spread, 14× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($48.19) 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 #77 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Tom Brady #77 (Football Cards 2014 Topps Platinum) sells for about $105 versus $7.54 for a raw near-mint copy — a 14× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Tom Brady #77?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $137, ahead of PSA 10 at $105. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Tom Brady #77 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 #77 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Tom Brady #77 breaks even when it gems about 16% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $48.19).
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