Is Justin Herbert #SG-8 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Justin Herbert #SG-8 brings $375 versus $142 raw — a $233 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($164) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $142
- PSA 10
- $375
- PSA 9
- $164
- Gem premium
- 2.6×
- 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 | $375 | +$208 | +$183 | +$82.87 |
| PSA 9 | $164 | −$3.13 | −$28.13 | −$128 |
| PSA 8 | $86.51 | −$80.62 | −$106 | −$206 |
Net = sale price − $142 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% | $217 | +$24.62 |
| 50% | $270 | +$77.37 |
| 75% | $322 | +$130 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 13%. 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 | $488 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $375 | −$113 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $225 | −$263 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $210 | −$278 | 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 Justin Herbert #SG-8 — FAQ
Is Justin Herbert #SG-8 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Justin Herbert #SG-8 brings $375 versus $142 raw — a $233 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($164) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Justin Herbert #SG-8 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Justin Herbert #SG-8 (Football Cards 2023 Panini Mosaic Stained Glass) sells for about $375 versus $142 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.6× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Justin Herbert #SG-8?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $488, ahead of PSA 10 at $375. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Justin Herbert #SG-8 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 Justin Herbert #SG-8 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Justin Herbert #SG-8 breaks even when it gems about 13% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $164).
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