Is Zay Flowers [Holo] #BS-12 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Zay Flowers [Holo] #BS-12 sells for $58.00 against $18.61 raw: a $39.39 spread, 3.1× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($49.94) 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)
- $18.61
- PSA 10
- $58.00
- PSA 9
- $49.94
- Gem premium
- 3.1×
- 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 | $58.00 | +$14.39 | −$10.61 | −$111 |
| PSA 9 | $49.94 | +$6.33 | −$18.67 | −$119 |
| PSA 8 | $20.18 | −$23.43 | −$48.43 | −$148 |
Net = sale price − $18.61 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% | $51.95 | −$16.66 |
| 50% | $53.97 | −$14.64 |
| 75% | $55.98 | −$12.63 |
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 | $75.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $58.00 | −$17.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $35.00 | −$40.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $35.00 | −$40.00 | 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 Zay Flowers [Holo] #BS-12 — FAQ
Is Zay Flowers [Holo] #BS-12 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Zay Flowers [Holo] #BS-12 sells for $58.00 against $18.61 raw: a $39.39 spread, 3.1× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($49.94) 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 Zay Flowers [Holo] #BS-12 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Zay Flowers [Holo] #BS-12 (Football Cards 2023 Panini Donruss Bomb Squad) sells for about $58.00 versus $18.61 for a raw near-mint copy — a 3.1× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Zay Flowers [Holo] #BS-12?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $75.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $58.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Zay Flowers [Holo] #BS-12 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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