Is Jonathan Vilma [Autograph] #269 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 6.8× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Jonathan Vilma [Autograph] #269 sells for $56.51 against $8.34 raw: a $48.17 spread, 6.8× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($20.40) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $8.34
- PSA 10
- $56.51
- PSA 9
- $20.40
- Gem premium
- 6.8×
- 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 | $56.51 | +$23.17 | −$1.83 | −$102 |
| PSA 9 | $20.40 | −$12.94 | −$37.94 | −$138 |
| PSA 8 | $12.58 | −$20.76 | −$45.76 | −$146 |
Net = sale price − $8.34 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% | $29.43 | −$28.91 |
| 50% | $38.45 | −$19.89 |
| 75% | $47.48 | −$10.86 |
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 | $73.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $56.51 | −$16.49 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $34.00 | −$39.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $34.00 | −$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 Jonathan Vilma [Autograph] #269 — FAQ
Is Jonathan Vilma [Autograph] #269 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Jonathan Vilma [Autograph] #269 sells for $56.51 against $8.34 raw: a $48.17 spread, 6.8× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($20.40) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Jonathan Vilma [Autograph] #269 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Jonathan Vilma [Autograph] #269 (Football Cards 2012 Topps Magic) sells for about $56.51 versus $8.34 for a raw near-mint copy — a 6.8× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Jonathan Vilma [Autograph] #269?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $73.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $56.51. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Jonathan Vilma [Autograph] #269 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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