Is Mike Tolbert [Gold] #170 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Mike Tolbert [Gold] #170 brings $34.72 versus $2.28 raw — a $32.44 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($12.52) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $2.28
- PSA 10
- $34.72
- PSA 9
- $12.52
- Gem premium
- 15×
- As of
- Sep 3, 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 | $34.72 | +$7.44 | −$17.56 | −$118 |
| PSA 9 | $12.52 | −$14.76 | −$39.76 | −$140 |
| PSA 8 | $6.92 | −$20.36 | −$45.36 | −$145 |
Net = sale price − $2.28 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% | $18.07 | −$34.21 |
| 50% | $23.62 | −$28.66 |
| 75% | $29.17 | −$23.11 |
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 | $45.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $34.72 | −$10.28 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $21.00 | −$24.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $21.00 | −$24.00 | 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 Tolbert [Gold] #170 — FAQ
Is Mike Tolbert [Gold] #170 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Mike Tolbert [Gold] #170 brings $34.72 versus $2.28 raw — a $32.44 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($12.52) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Mike Tolbert [Gold] #170 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Mike Tolbert [Gold] #170 (Football Cards 2014 Topps) sells for about $34.72 versus $2.28 for a raw near-mint copy — a 15× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Mike Tolbert [Gold] #170?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $45.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $34.72. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Mike Tolbert [Gold] #170 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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