Is Dan Marino #SCC8 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Dan Marino #SCC8 brings $27.02 versus $1.34 raw — a $25.68 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($16.11) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $1.34
- PSA 10
- $27.02
- PSA 9
- $16.11
- Gem premium
- 20×
- 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 | $27.02 | +$0.68 | −$24.32 | −$124 |
| PSA 9 | $16.11 | −$10.23 | −$35.23 | −$135 |
| PSA 8 | $7.75 | −$18.59 | −$43.59 | −$144 |
Net = sale price − $1.34 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% | $18.84 | −$32.50 |
| 50% | $21.56 | −$29.78 |
| 75% | $24.29 | −$27.05 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SGC 10 | $60.00 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| BGS 10 | $35.00 | −$25.00 | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $27.02 | −$32.98 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $16.00 | −$44.00 | 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 Dan Marino #SCC8 — FAQ
Is Dan Marino #SCC8 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Dan Marino #SCC8 brings $27.02 versus $1.34 raw — a $25.68 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($16.11) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Dan Marino #SCC8 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Dan Marino #SCC8 (Football Cards 1998 Stadium Club Chrome) sells for about $27.02 versus $1.34 for a raw near-mint copy — a 20× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Dan Marino #SCC8?
By resale value, SGC 10 leads at $60.00, ahead of BGS 10 at $35.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Dan Marino #SCC8 need for a SGC 10?
SGC publishes 55/45 front and 75/25 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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