Is Peyton Manning #45 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Peyton Manning #45 brings $37.04 versus $2.96 raw — a $34.08 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($13.50) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $2.96
- PSA 10
- $37.04
- PSA 9
- $13.50
- Gem premium
- 13×
- 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 | $37.04 | +$9.08 | −$15.92 | −$116 |
| PSA 9 | $13.50 | −$14.46 | −$39.46 | −$139 |
Net = sale price − $2.96 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% | $19.38 | −$33.58 |
| 50% | $25.27 | −$27.69 |
| 75% | $31.16 | −$21.80 |
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 | $48.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $37.04 | −$10.96 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $22.00 | −$26.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $22.00 | −$26.00 | 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 Peyton Manning #45 — FAQ
Is Peyton Manning #45 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Peyton Manning #45 brings $37.04 versus $2.96 raw — a $34.08 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($13.50) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Peyton Manning #45 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Peyton Manning #45 (Football Cards 1999 SP Signature) sells for about $37.04 versus $2.96 for a raw near-mint copy — a 13× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Peyton Manning #45?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $48.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $37.04. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Peyton Manning #45 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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