Is Jimmie Johnson #1 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Jimmie Johnson #1 brings $208 versus $110 raw — a $97.78 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($120) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $110
- PSA 10
- $208
- PSA 9
- $120
- Gem premium
- 1.9×
- 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 | $208 | +$72.78 | +$47.78 | −$52.22 |
| PSA 9 | $120 | −$15.43 | −$40.43 | −$140 |
| PSA 8 | $65.40 | −$70.03 | −$95.03 | −$195 |
Net = sale price − $110 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% | $142 | −$18.38 |
| 50% | $164 | +$3.68 |
| 75% | $186 | +$25.73 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 46%. 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 | $271 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $208 | −$62.79 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $125 | −$146 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $125 | −$146 | 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 Jimmie Johnson #1 — FAQ
Is Jimmie Johnson #1 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Jimmie Johnson #1 brings $208 versus $110 raw — a $97.78 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($120) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Jimmie Johnson #1 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Jimmie Johnson #1 (Racing Cards 2023 Panini Prizm NASCAR Color Blast) sells for about $208 versus $110 for a raw near-mint copy — a 1.9× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Jimmie Johnson #1?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $271, ahead of PSA 10 at $208. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Jimmie Johnson #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 Jimmie Johnson #1 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Jimmie Johnson #1 breaks even when it gems about 46% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $120).
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