Is Kevin Faulk #105 worth grading?
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Grading rarely pays for this card
PSA 10 copies of Kevin Faulk #105 sell for $13.12, only $11.53 above the $1.59 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. A PSA 9 ($0.01) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $1.59
- PSA 10
- $13.12
- PSA 9
- $0.01
- Gem premium
- 8.3×
- 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 | $13.12 | −$13.47 | −$38.47 | −$138 |
| PSA 9 | $0.01 | −$26.58 | −$51.58 | −$152 |
Net = sale price − $1.59 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% | $3.29 | −$48.30 |
| 50% | $6.56 | −$45.02 |
| 75% | $9.84 | −$41.75 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BGS 10 | $17.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $13.12 | −$3.88 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $8.00 | −$9.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $8.00 | −$9.00 | 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 Kevin Faulk #105 — FAQ
Is Kevin Faulk #105 worth grading?
PSA 10 copies of Kevin Faulk #105 sell for $13.12, only $11.53 above the $1.59 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. A PSA 9 ($0.01) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
How much is a PSA 10 Kevin Faulk #105 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Kevin Faulk #105 (Football Cards 1999 Bowman's Best) sells for about $13.12 versus $1.59 for a raw near-mint copy — a 8.3× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Kevin Faulk #105?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $17.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $13.12. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Kevin Faulk #105 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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