Is Aaron Donald #112 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Aaron Donald #112 sells for $87.26 against $5.75 raw: a $81.51 spread, 15× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($43.48) 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)
- $5.75
- PSA 10
- $87.26
- PSA 9
- $43.48
- Gem premium
- 15×
- 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 | $87.26 | +$56.51 | +$31.51 | −$68.49 |
| PSA 9 | $43.48 | +$12.73 | −$12.27 | −$112 |
| PSA 8 | $6.64 | −$24.11 | −$49.11 | −$149 |
Net = sale price − $5.75 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% | $54.42 | −$1.33 |
| 50% | $65.37 | +$9.62 |
| 75% | $76.32 | +$20.57 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 28%. 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 | $113 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $87.26 | −$25.74 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $52.00 | −$61.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $52.00 | −$61.00 | 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 Aaron Donald #112 — FAQ
Is Aaron Donald #112 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Aaron Donald #112 sells for $87.26 against $5.75 raw: a $81.51 spread, 15× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($43.48) 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 Aaron Donald #112 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Aaron Donald #112 (Football Cards 2014 Topps Platinum) sells for about $87.26 versus $5.75 for a raw near-mint copy — a 15× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Aaron Donald #112?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $113, ahead of PSA 10 at $87.26. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Aaron Donald #112 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 Aaron Donald #112 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Aaron Donald #112 breaks even when it gems about 28% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $43.48).
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