Is Russell Wilson #296 worth grading?
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Grading rarely pays for this card
PSA 10 copies of Russell Wilson #296 sell for $212, only $12.05 above the $200 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $200
- PSA 10
- $212
- Gem premium
- 1.1×
- 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 | $212 | −$12.95 | −$37.95 | −$138 |
| PSA 8 | $200 | −$24.95 | −$49.95 | −$150 |
Net = sale price − $200 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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 | $276 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $212 | −$64.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $127 | −$149 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $127 | −$149 | 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 Russell Wilson #296 — FAQ
Is Russell Wilson #296 worth grading?
PSA 10 copies of Russell Wilson #296 sell for $212, only $12.05 above the $200 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
How much is a PSA 10 Russell Wilson #296 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Russell Wilson #296 (Football Cards 2012 Upper Deck) sells for about $212 versus $200 for a raw near-mint copy — a 1.1× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Russell Wilson #296?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $276, ahead of PSA 10 at $212. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Russell Wilson #296 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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