Is Clyde Edwards-Helaire #DT-35 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Clyde Edwards-Helaire #DT-35 sells for $243 against $166 raw: a $76.35 spread, 1.5× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($204) 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)
- $166
- PSA 10
- $243
- PSA 9
- $204
- Gem premium
- 1.5×
- 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 | $243 | +$51.35 | +$26.35 | −$73.65 |
| PSA 9 | $204 | +$12.82 | −$12.18 | −$112 |
Net = sale price − $166 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% | $214 | −$2.55 |
| 50% | $223 | +$7.09 |
| 75% | $233 | +$16.72 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 32%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SGC 10 | $381 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| BGS 10 | $315 | −$66.00 | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $243 | −$138 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $146 | −$235 | 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 Clyde Edwards-Helaire #DT-35 — FAQ
Is Clyde Edwards-Helaire #DT-35 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Clyde Edwards-Helaire #DT-35 sells for $243 against $166 raw: a $76.35 spread, 1.5× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($204) 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 Clyde Edwards-Helaire #DT-35 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Clyde Edwards-Helaire #DT-35 (Football Cards 2020 Panini Donruss Optic Downtown) sells for about $243 versus $166 for a raw near-mint copy — a 1.5× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Clyde Edwards-Helaire #DT-35?
By resale value, SGC 10 leads at $381, ahead of BGS 10 at $315. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Clyde Edwards-Helaire #DT-35 need for a SGC 10?
SGC publishes 55/45 front and 75/25 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 Clyde Edwards-Helaire #DT-35 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Clyde Edwards-Helaire #DT-35 breaks even when it gems about 32% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $204).
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