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Is Tom Brady [4 Star Mirror Red] #207 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Tom Brady [4 Star Mirror Red] #207 sells for $35,977 against $2,655 raw: a $33,322 spread, 14× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($21,909) 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)
- $2,655
- PSA 10
- $35,977
- PSA 9
- $21,909
- Gem premium
- 14×
- As of
- Nov 1, 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 | $35,977 | +$33,297 | +$33,272 | +$33,172 |
| PSA 9 | $21,909 | +$19,229 | +$19,204 | +$19,104 |
| PSA 8 | $19,917 | +$17,237 | +$17,212 | +$17,112 |
Net = sale price − $2,655 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% | $25,426 | +$22,721 |
| 50% | $28,943 | +$26,238 |
| 75% | $32,460 | +$29,755 |
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 | $46,770 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $35,977 | −$10,793 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $21,586 | −$25,184 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $14,391 | −$32,379 | 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 Tom Brady [4 Star Mirror Red] #207 — FAQ
Is Tom Brady [4 Star Mirror Red] #207 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Tom Brady [4 Star Mirror Red] #207 sells for $35,977 against $2,655 raw: a $33,322 spread, 14× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($21,909) 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 Tom Brady [4 Star Mirror Red] #207 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Tom Brady [4 Star Mirror Red] #207 (Football Cards 2000 Leaf Certified) sells for about $35,977 versus $2,655 for a raw near-mint copy — a 14× premium as of Nov 1, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Tom Brady [4 Star Mirror Red] #207?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $46,770, ahead of PSA 10 at $35,977. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Tom Brady [4 Star Mirror Red] #207 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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