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Is J.J. Watt [Autograph] #252 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 J.J. Watt [Autograph] #252 sells for $138 against $80.00 raw: a $57.75 spread, 1.7× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($110) 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)
- $80.00
- PSA 10
- $138
- PSA 9
- $110
- Gem premium
- 1.7×
- 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 | $138 | +$32.75 | +$7.75 | −$92.25 |
| PSA 9 | $110 | +$4.79 | −$20.21 | −$120 |
| PSA 8 | $77.70 | −$27.30 | −$52.30 | −$152 |
Net = sale price − $80.00 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% | $117 | −$13.22 |
| 50% | $124 | −$6.23 |
| 75% | $131 | +$0.76 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 72%. 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 | $179 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $138 | −$41.25 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $83.00 | −$96.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $83.00 | −$96.00 | 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 J.J. Watt [Autograph] #252 — FAQ
Is J.J. Watt [Autograph] #252 worth grading?
A PSA 10 J.J. Watt [Autograph] #252 sells for $138 against $80.00 raw: a $57.75 spread, 1.7× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($110) 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 J.J. Watt [Autograph] #252 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 J.J. Watt [Autograph] #252 (Football Cards 2012 Topps Magic) sells for about $138 versus $80.00 for a raw near-mint copy — a 1.7× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for J.J. Watt [Autograph] #252?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $179, ahead of PSA 10 at $138. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does J.J. Watt [Autograph] #252 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 J.J. Watt [Autograph] #252 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting J.J. Watt [Autograph] #252 breaks even when it gems about 72% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $110).
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