Is Colin Kaepernick [Autograph] #232 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Colin Kaepernick [Autograph] #232 brings $80.00 versus $31.74 raw — a $48.26 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($35.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $31.74
- PSA 10
- $80.00
- PSA 9
- $35.00
- Gem premium
- 2.5×
- As of
- Sep 2, 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 | $80.00 | +$23.26 | −$1.74 | −$102 |
| PSA 9 | $35.00 | −$21.74 | −$46.74 | −$147 |
| PSA 8 | $33.84 | −$22.90 | −$47.90 | −$148 |
Net = sale price − $31.74 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% | $46.25 | −$35.49 |
| 50% | $57.50 | −$24.24 |
| 75% | $68.75 | −$12.99 |
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 | $104 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| SGC 10 | $82.00 | −$22.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| PSA 10 | $80.00 | −$24.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $48.00 | −$56.00 | 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 Colin Kaepernick [Autograph] #232 — FAQ
Is Colin Kaepernick [Autograph] #232 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Colin Kaepernick [Autograph] #232 brings $80.00 versus $31.74 raw — a $48.26 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($35.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Colin Kaepernick [Autograph] #232 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Colin Kaepernick [Autograph] #232 (Football Cards 2012 Topps Magic) sells for about $80.00 versus $31.74 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.5× premium as of Sep 2, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Colin Kaepernick [Autograph] #232?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $104, ahead of SGC 10 at $82.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Colin Kaepernick [Autograph] #232 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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