Is Reggie White #MG8 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Reggie White #MG8 sells for $63.00 against $2.61 raw: a $60.39 spread, 24× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($31.25) 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)
- $2.61
- PSA 10
- $63.00
- PSA 9
- $31.25
- Gem premium
- 24×
- 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 | $63.00 | +$35.39 | +$10.39 | −$89.61 |
| PSA 9 | $31.25 | +$3.64 | −$21.36 | −$121 |
| PSA 8 | $10.33 | −$17.28 | −$42.28 | −$142 |
Net = sale price − $2.61 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% | $39.19 | −$13.42 |
| 50% | $47.13 | −$5.48 |
| 75% | $55.06 | +$2.45 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 67%. 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 | $82.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $63.00 | −$19.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $38.00 | −$44.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $38.00 | −$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 Reggie White #MG8 — FAQ
Is Reggie White #MG8 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Reggie White #MG8 sells for $63.00 against $2.61 raw: a $60.39 spread, 24× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($31.25) 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 Reggie White #MG8 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Reggie White #MG8 (Football Cards 1998 Topps Chrome Measures of Greatness) sells for about $63.00 versus $2.61 for a raw near-mint copy — a 24× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Reggie White #MG8?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $82.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $63.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Reggie White #MG8 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 Reggie White #MG8 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Reggie White #MG8 breaks even when it gems about 67% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $31.25).
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