Is Russell Wilson #DT-RW worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Russell Wilson #DT-RW sells for $359 against $248 raw: a $111 spread, 1.4× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($295) 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)
- $248
- PSA 10
- $359
- PSA 9
- $295
- Gem premium
- 1.4×
- 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 | $359 | +$85.82 | +$60.82 | −$39.18 |
| PSA 9 | $295 | +$21.96 | −$3.04 | −$103 |
| PSA 8 | $203 | −$70.43 | −$95.43 | −$195 |
Net = sale price − $248 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% | $311 | +$12.93 |
| 50% | $327 | +$28.89 |
| 75% | $343 | +$44.85 |
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 | $467 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $359 | −$108 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $310 | −$157 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $215 | −$252 | 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 Russell Wilson #DT-RW — FAQ
Is Russell Wilson #DT-RW worth grading?
A PSA 10 Russell Wilson #DT-RW sells for $359 against $248 raw: a $111 spread, 1.4× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($295) 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 Russell Wilson #DT-RW worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Russell Wilson #DT-RW (Football Cards 2022 Panini Donruss Optic Downtown) sells for about $359 versus $248 for a raw near-mint copy — a 1.4× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Russell Wilson #DT-RW?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $467, ahead of PSA 10 at $359. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Russell Wilson #DT-RW 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 Russell Wilson #DT-RW break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Russell Wilson #DT-RW breaks even when it gems about 5% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $295).
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