Is Manti Te'o #222 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Manti Te'o #222 brings $245 versus $83.55 raw — a $161 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($107) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $83.55
- PSA 10
- $245
- PSA 9
- $107
- Gem premium
- 2.9×
- 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 | $245 | +$136 | +$111 | +$11.04 |
| PSA 9 | $107 | −$1.20 | −$26.20 | −$126 |
| PSA 8 | $77.78 | −$30.77 | −$55.77 | −$156 |
Net = sale price − $83.55 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% | $142 | +$8.11 |
| 50% | $176 | +$42.42 |
| 75% | $210 | +$76.73 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 19%. 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 | $318 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $245 | −$73.41 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $147 | −$171 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $147 | −$171 | 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 Manti Te'o #222 — FAQ
Is Manti Te'o #222 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Manti Te'o #222 brings $245 versus $83.55 raw — a $161 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($107) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Manti Te'o #222 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Manti Te'o #222 (Football Cards 2013 Panini Spectra) sells for about $245 versus $83.55 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.9× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Manti Te'o #222?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $318, ahead of PSA 10 at $245. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Manti Te'o #222 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 Manti Te'o #222 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Manti Te'o #222 breaks even when it gems about 19% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $107).
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