Is Patrick Mahomes #VT-PM worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Patrick Mahomes #VT-PM sells for $132 against $6.32 raw: a $125 spread, 21× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($52.57) 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)
- $6.32
- PSA 10
- $132
- PSA 9
- $52.57
- Gem premium
- 21×
- 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 | $132 | +$100 | +$75.45 | −$24.55 |
| PSA 9 | $52.57 | +$21.25 | −$3.75 | −$104 |
| PSA 8 | $14.50 | −$16.82 | −$41.82 | −$142 |
Net = sale price − $6.32 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% | $72.37 | +$16.05 |
| 50% | $92.17 | +$35.85 |
| 75% | $112 | +$55.65 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 5%. 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 | $171 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $132 | −$39.23 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $79.00 | −$92.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $79.00 | −$92.00 | 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 Patrick Mahomes #VT-PM — FAQ
Is Patrick Mahomes #VT-PM worth grading?
A PSA 10 Patrick Mahomes #VT-PM sells for $132 against $6.32 raw: a $125 spread, 21× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($52.57) 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 Patrick Mahomes #VT-PM worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Patrick Mahomes #VT-PM (Football Cards 2018 Panini Unparalleled Victorious) sells for about $132 versus $6.32 for a raw near-mint copy — a 21× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Patrick Mahomes #VT-PM?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $171, ahead of PSA 10 at $132. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Patrick Mahomes #VT-PM 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 Patrick Mahomes #VT-PM break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Patrick Mahomes #VT-PM breaks even when it gems about 5% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $52.57).
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