Is Marcus Allen [Gold] #2 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Marcus Allen [Gold] #2 brings $2,955 versus $1,900 raw — a $1,055 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($1,236) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $1,900
- PSA 10
- $2,955
- PSA 9
- $1,236
- Gem premium
- 1.6×
- 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 | $2,955 | +$1,030 | +$1,005 | +$905 |
| PSA 9 | $1,236 | −$689 | −$714 | −$814 |
| PSA 8 | $754 | −$1,171 | −$1,196 | −$1,296 |
Net = sale price − $1,900 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% | $1,665 | −$285 |
| 50% | $2,095 | +$145 |
| 75% | $2,525 | +$575 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 42%. 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 | $3,842 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $2,955 | −$887 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $1,773 | −$2,069 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $1,773 | −$2,069 | 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 Marcus Allen [Gold] #2 — FAQ
Is Marcus Allen [Gold] #2 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Marcus Allen [Gold] #2 brings $2,955 versus $1,900 raw — a $1,055 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($1,236) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 Marcus Allen [Gold] #2 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Marcus Allen [Gold] #2 (Football Cards 2023 Panini Donruss Optic Super Bowl Downtown) sells for about $2,955 versus $1,900 for a raw near-mint copy — a 1.6× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Marcus Allen [Gold] #2?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $3,842, ahead of PSA 10 at $2,955. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Marcus Allen [Gold] #2 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 Marcus Allen [Gold] #2 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Marcus Allen [Gold] #2 breaks even when it gems about 42% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $1,236).
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