Is Matthew Stafford #19 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Matthew Stafford #19 sells for $76.44 against $4.98 raw: a $71.46 spread, 15× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($63.15) 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)
- $4.98
- PSA 10
- $76.44
- PSA 9
- $63.15
- 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 | $76.44 | +$46.46 | +$21.46 | −$78.54 |
| PSA 9 | $63.15 | +$33.17 | +$8.17 | −$91.83 |
| PSA 8 | $17.99 | −$11.99 | −$36.99 | −$137 |
Net = sale price − $4.98 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% | $66.47 | +$11.49 |
| 50% | $69.80 | +$14.81 |
| 75% | $73.12 | +$18.14 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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 | $99.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $76.44 | −$22.56 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $50.59 | −$48.41 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $46.00 | −$53.00 | 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 Matthew Stafford #19 — FAQ
Is Matthew Stafford #19 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Matthew Stafford #19 sells for $76.44 against $4.98 raw: a $71.46 spread, 15× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($63.15) 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 Matthew Stafford #19 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Matthew Stafford #19 (Football Cards 2009 Panini Score Hot Rookies) sells for about $76.44 versus $4.98 for a raw near-mint copy — a 15× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Matthew Stafford #19?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $99.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $76.44. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Matthew Stafford #19 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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