Is Mike Vrabel #TCA-MVR worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 4.5× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Mike Vrabel #TCA-MVR sells for $114 against $25.64 raw: a $88.70 spread, 4.5× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($45.38) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $25.64
- PSA 10
- $114
- PSA 9
- $45.38
- Gem premium
- 4.5×
- As of
- Sep 3, 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 | $114 | +$63.70 | +$38.70 | −$61.30 |
| PSA 9 | $45.38 | −$5.26 | −$30.26 | −$130 |
| PSA 8 | $26.86 | −$23.78 | −$48.78 | −$149 |
Net = sale price − $25.64 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% | $62.62 | −$13.02 |
| 50% | $79.86 | +$4.22 |
| 75% | $97.10 | +$21.46 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 44%. 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 | $149 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $114 | −$34.66 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $69.00 | −$80.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $69.00 | −$80.00 | 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 Mike Vrabel #TCA-MVR — FAQ
Is Mike Vrabel #TCA-MVR worth grading?
A PSA 10 Mike Vrabel #TCA-MVR sells for $114 against $25.64 raw: a $88.70 spread, 4.5× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($45.38) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Mike Vrabel #TCA-MVR worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Mike Vrabel #TCA-MVR (Football Cards 2023 Topps Composite Chrome Autograph) sells for about $114 versus $25.64 for a raw near-mint copy — a 4.5× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Mike Vrabel #TCA-MVR?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $149, ahead of PSA 10 at $114. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Mike Vrabel #TCA-MVR 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 Mike Vrabel #TCA-MVR break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Mike Vrabel #TCA-MVR breaks even when it gems about 44% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $45.38).
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