Is Deion Sanders #150 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 42× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Deion Sanders #150 sells for $62.54 against $1.50 raw: a $61.04 spread, 42× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($17.85) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $1.50
- PSA 10
- $62.54
- PSA 9
- $17.85
- Gem premium
- 42×
- 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 | $62.54 | +$36.04 | +$11.04 | −$88.96 |
| PSA 9 | $17.85 | −$8.65 | −$33.65 | −$134 |
| PSA 8 | $7.95 | −$18.55 | −$43.55 | −$144 |
Net = sale price − $1.50 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% | $29.02 | −$22.48 |
| 50% | $40.20 | −$11.30 |
| 75% | $51.37 | −$0.13 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 75%. 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 | $81.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $62.54 | −$18.46 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $38.00 | −$43.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $38.00 | −$43.00 | 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 Deion Sanders #150 — FAQ
Is Deion Sanders #150 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Deion Sanders #150 sells for $62.54 against $1.50 raw: a $61.04 spread, 42× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($17.85) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Deion Sanders #150 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Deion Sanders #150 (Football Cards 1999 Flair Showcase) sells for about $62.54 versus $1.50 for a raw near-mint copy — a 42× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Deion Sanders #150?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $81.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $62.54. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Deion Sanders #150 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 Deion Sanders #150 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Deion Sanders #150 breaks even when it gems about 75% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $17.85).
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