Is Todd Day #21 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Todd Day #21 sells for $55.00 against $2.06 raw: a $52.94 spread, 27× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($45.71) 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)
- $2.06
- PSA 10
- $55.00
- PSA 9
- $45.71
- Gem premium
- 27×
- 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 | $55.00 | +$27.94 | +$2.94 | −$97.06 |
| PSA 9 | $45.71 | +$18.65 | −$6.35 | −$106 |
| PSA 8 | $1.25 | −$25.81 | −$50.81 | −$151 |
Net = sale price − $2.06 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% | $48.03 | −$4.03 |
| 50% | $50.36 | −$1.70 |
| 75% | $52.68 | +$0.62 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 68%. 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 | $72.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $55.00 | −$17.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $33.00 | −$39.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $33.00 | −$39.00 | 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 Todd Day #21 — FAQ
Is Todd Day #21 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Todd Day #21 sells for $55.00 against $2.06 raw: a $52.94 spread, 27× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($45.71) 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 Todd Day #21 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Todd Day #21 (Basketball Cards 1997 Topps) sells for about $55.00 versus $2.06 for a raw near-mint copy — a 27× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Todd Day #21?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $72.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $55.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Todd Day #21 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 Todd Day #21 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Todd Day #21 breaks even when it gems about 68% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $45.71).
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