Is Michael Strahan #132 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Michael Strahan #132 brings $36.17 versus $0.28 raw — a $35.89 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($11.11) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.28
- PSA 10
- $36.17
- PSA 9
- $11.11
- Gem premium
- 129×
- As of
- Sep 3, 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 | $36.17 | +$10.89 | −$14.11 | −$114 |
| PSA 9 | $11.11 | −$14.17 | −$39.17 | −$139 |
| PSA 8 | $5.56 | −$19.72 | −$44.72 | −$145 |
Net = sale price − $0.28 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% | $17.38 | −$32.91 |
| 50% | $23.64 | −$26.64 |
| 75% | $29.91 | −$20.38 |
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 | $47.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $36.17 | −$10.83 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $22.00 | −$25.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $22.00 | −$25.00 | 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 Michael Strahan #132 — FAQ
Is Michael Strahan #132 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Michael Strahan #132 brings $36.17 versus $0.28 raw — a $35.89 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($11.11) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Michael Strahan #132 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Michael Strahan #132 (Football Cards 1999 Leaf Rookies & Stars) sells for about $36.17 versus $0.28 for a raw near-mint copy — a 129× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Michael Strahan #132?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $47.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $36.17. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Michael Strahan #132 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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