Is Patrick Mahomes II [Galactic] #CT-1 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 4.0× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Patrick Mahomes II [Galactic] #CT-1 sells for $74.58 against $18.52 raw: a $56.06 spread, 4.0× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($32.24) 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)
- $18.52
- PSA 10
- $74.58
- PSA 9
- $32.24
- Gem premium
- 4.0×
- 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 | $74.58 | +$31.06 | +$6.06 | −$93.94 |
| PSA 9 | $32.24 | −$11.28 | −$36.28 | −$136 |
| PSA 8 | $19.53 | −$23.99 | −$48.99 | −$149 |
Net = sale price − $18.52 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% | $42.83 | −$25.69 |
| 50% | $53.41 | −$15.11 |
| 75% | $64.00 | −$4.52 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 86%. 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 | $97.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $74.58 | −$22.42 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $45.00 | −$52.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $45.00 | −$52.00 | 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 Patrick Mahomes II [Galactic] #CT-1 — FAQ
Is Patrick Mahomes II [Galactic] #CT-1 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Patrick Mahomes II [Galactic] #CT-1 sells for $74.58 against $18.52 raw: a $56.06 spread, 4.0× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($32.24) 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 Patrick Mahomes II [Galactic] #CT-1 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Patrick Mahomes II [Galactic] #CT-1 (Football Cards 2023 Panini Donruss Crunch Time) sells for about $74.58 versus $18.52 for a raw near-mint copy — a 4.0× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Patrick Mahomes II [Galactic] #CT-1?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $97.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $74.58. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Patrick Mahomes II [Galactic] #CT-1 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 Patrick Mahomes II [Galactic] #CT-1 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Patrick Mahomes II [Galactic] #CT-1 breaks even when it gems about 86% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $32.24).
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