Is Patrick Mahomes II #D-6 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Patrick Mahomes II #D-6 sells for $2,414 against $1,056 raw: a $1,358 spread, 2.3× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($1,113) 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)
- $1,056
- PSA 10
- $2,414
- PSA 9
- $1,113
- Gem premium
- 2.3×
- 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 | $2,414 | +$1,333 | +$1,308 | +$1,208 |
| PSA 9 | $1,113 | +$31.96 | +$6.96 | −$93.04 |
| PSA 8 | $705 | −$376 | −$401 | −$501 |
Net = sale price − $1,056 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% | $1,438 | +$332 |
| 50% | $1,763 | +$658 |
| 75% | $2,088 | +$983 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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 | $3,138 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $2,414 | −$724 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $1,750 | −$1,388 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $1,448 | −$1,690 | 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 Patrick Mahomes II #D-6 — FAQ
Is Patrick Mahomes II #D-6 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Patrick Mahomes II #D-6 sells for $2,414 against $1,056 raw: a $1,358 spread, 2.3× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($1,113) 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 Patrick Mahomes II #D-6 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Patrick Mahomes II #D-6 (Football Cards 2023 Panini Donruss Optic Downtown) sells for about $2,414 versus $1,056 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.3× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Patrick Mahomes II #D-6?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $3,138, ahead of PSA 10 at $2,414. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Patrick Mahomes II #D-6 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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