Is Jonathan Mingo [Gold] #20 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Jonathan Mingo [Gold] #20 brings $105 versus $79.99 raw — a $25.01 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($76.00) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $79.99
- PSA 10
- $105
- PSA 9
- $76.00
- Gem premium
- 1.3×
- 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 | $105 | +$0.01 | −$24.99 | −$125 |
| PSA 9 | $76.00 | −$28.99 | −$53.99 | −$154 |
Net = sale price − $79.99 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% | $83.25 | −$46.74 |
| 50% | $90.50 | −$39.49 |
| 75% | $97.75 | −$32.24 |
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 | $137 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $105 | −$32.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $63.00 | −$74.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $63.00 | −$74.00 | 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 Jonathan Mingo [Gold] #20 — FAQ
Is Jonathan Mingo [Gold] #20 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Jonathan Mingo [Gold] #20 brings $105 versus $79.99 raw — a $25.01 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($76.00) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 Jonathan Mingo [Gold] #20 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Jonathan Mingo [Gold] #20 (Football Cards 2023 Panini Donruss Optic Rookie Kings) sells for about $105 versus $79.99 for a raw near-mint copy — a 1.3× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Jonathan Mingo [Gold] #20?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $137, ahead of PSA 10 at $105. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Jonathan Mingo [Gold] #20 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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