Is Russell Wilson #140 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Russell Wilson #140 brings $39.00 versus $4.53 raw — a $34.47 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($10.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $4.53
- PSA 10
- $39.00
- PSA 9
- $10.00
- Gem premium
- 8.6×
- 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 | $39.00 | +$9.47 | −$15.53 | −$116 |
| PSA 9 | $10.00 | −$19.53 | −$44.53 | −$145 |
| PSA 8 | $7.50 | −$22.03 | −$47.03 | −$147 |
Net = sale price − $4.53 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% | $17.25 | −$37.28 |
| 50% | $24.50 | −$30.03 |
| 75% | $31.75 | −$22.78 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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 | $51.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $39.00 | −$12.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $23.00 | −$28.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $16.05 | −$34.95 | 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 Russell Wilson #140 — FAQ
Is Russell Wilson #140 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Russell Wilson #140 brings $39.00 versus $4.53 raw — a $34.47 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($10.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Russell Wilson #140 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Russell Wilson #140 (Football Cards 2012 Topps Finest) sells for about $39.00 versus $4.53 for a raw near-mint copy — a 8.6× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Russell Wilson #140?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $51.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $39.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Russell Wilson #140 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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