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Is Randy Moss [Single] #97 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Randy Moss [Single] #97 sells for $276 against $4.90 raw: a $271 spread, 56× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($34.02) 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)
- $4.90
- PSA 10
- $276
- PSA 9
- $34.02
- Gem premium
- 56×
- 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 | $276 | +$246 | +$221 | +$121 |
| PSA 9 | $34.02 | +$4.12 | −$20.88 | −$121 |
| PSA 8 | $11.96 | −$17.94 | −$42.94 | −$143 |
Net = sale price − $4.90 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% | $94.43 | +$39.53 |
| 50% | $155 | +$99.94 |
| 75% | $215 | +$160 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 9%. 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 | $358 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $276 | −$82.34 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $165 | −$193 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $165 | −$193 | 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 Randy Moss [Single] #97 — FAQ
Is Randy Moss [Single] #97 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Randy Moss [Single] #97 sells for $276 against $4.90 raw: a $271 spread, 56× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($34.02) 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 Randy Moss [Single] #97 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Randy Moss [Single] #97 (Football Cards 1998 Upper Deck Black Diamond Rookies) sells for about $276 versus $4.90 for a raw near-mint copy — a 56× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Randy Moss [Single] #97?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $358, ahead of PSA 10 at $276. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Randy Moss [Single] #97 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 Randy Moss [Single] #97 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Randy Moss [Single] #97 breaks even when it gems about 9% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $34.02).
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