Is John Elway [Row 1] #7 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 John Elway [Row 1] #7 sells for $105 against $9.74 raw: a $95.26 spread, 11× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($66.58) 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)
- $9.74
- PSA 10
- $105
- PSA 9
- $66.58
- Gem premium
- 11×
- 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 | $105 | +$70.26 | +$45.26 | −$54.74 |
| PSA 9 | $66.58 | +$31.84 | +$6.84 | −$93.16 |
| PSA 8 | $6.50 | −$28.24 | −$53.24 | −$153 |
Net = sale price − $9.74 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% | $76.19 | +$16.45 |
| 50% | $85.79 | +$26.05 |
| 75% | $95.39 | +$35.66 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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 | $137 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $105 | −$32.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $63.00 | −$74.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $63.00 | −$74.00 | 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 John Elway [Row 1] #7 — FAQ
Is John Elway [Row 1] #7 worth grading?
A PSA 10 John Elway [Row 1] #7 sells for $105 against $9.74 raw: a $95.26 spread, 11× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($66.58) 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 John Elway [Row 1] #7 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 John Elway [Row 1] #7 (Football Cards 1998 Flair Showcase) sells for about $105 versus $9.74 for a raw near-mint copy — a 11× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for John Elway [Row 1] #7?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $137, ahead of PSA 10 at $105. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does John Elway [Row 1] #7 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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