Is Richard Petty #6 worth grading?
Racing · Racing Cards 2023 Panini Prizm NASCAR Sensational Signature · full price guide →
Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Richard Petty #6 sells for $81.00 against $29.88 raw: a $51.12 spread, 2.7× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($55.00) 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)
- $29.88
- PSA 10
- $81.00
- PSA 9
- $55.00
- Gem premium
- 2.7×
- 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 | $81.00 | +$26.12 | +$1.12 | −$98.88 |
| PSA 9 | $55.00 | +$0.12 | −$24.88 | −$125 |
Net = sale price − $29.88 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% | $61.50 | −$18.38 |
| 50% | $68.00 | −$11.88 |
| 75% | $74.50 | −$5.38 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 96%. 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 | $105 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $81.00 | −$24.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $49.00 | −$56.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $49.00 | −$56.00 | 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 Richard Petty #6 — FAQ
Is Richard Petty #6 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Richard Petty #6 sells for $81.00 against $29.88 raw: a $51.12 spread, 2.7× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($55.00) 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 Richard Petty #6 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Richard Petty #6 (Racing Cards 2023 Panini Prizm NASCAR Sensational Signature) sells for about $81.00 versus $29.88 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.7× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Richard Petty #6?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $105, ahead of PSA 10 at $81.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Richard Petty #6 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 Richard Petty #6 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Richard Petty #6 breaks even when it gems about 96% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $55.00).
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