Is Troy Aikman [Luminescent] #T1B worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Troy Aikman [Luminescent] #T1B sells for $86.00 against $8.16 raw: a $77.84 spread, 11× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($49.99) 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)
- $8.16
- PSA 10
- $86.00
- PSA 9
- $49.99
- Gem premium
- 11×
- 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 | $86.00 | +$52.84 | +$27.84 | −$72.16 |
| PSA 9 | $49.99 | +$16.83 | −$8.17 | −$108 |
| PSA 8 | $17.50 | −$15.66 | −$40.66 | −$141 |
Net = sale price − $8.16 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% | $58.99 | +$0.83 |
| 50% | $68.00 | +$9.84 |
| 75% | $77.00 | +$18.84 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 23%. 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 | $112 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $86.00 | −$26.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $52.00 | −$60.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $52.00 | −$60.00 | 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 Troy Aikman [Luminescent] #T1B — FAQ
Is Troy Aikman [Luminescent] #T1B worth grading?
A PSA 10 Troy Aikman [Luminescent] #T1B sells for $86.00 against $8.16 raw: a $77.84 spread, 11× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($49.99) 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 Troy Aikman [Luminescent] #T1B worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Troy Aikman [Luminescent] #T1B (Football Cards 1999 Stadium Club 3x3) sells for about $86.00 versus $8.16 for a raw near-mint copy — a 11× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Troy Aikman [Luminescent] #T1B?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $112, ahead of PSA 10 at $86.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Troy Aikman [Luminescent] #T1B 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 Troy Aikman [Luminescent] #T1B break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Troy Aikman [Luminescent] #T1B breaks even when it gems about 23% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $49.99).
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