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Is Tom Brady [Autograph] #144 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Tom Brady [Autograph] #144 sells for $297,883 against $20,061 raw: a $277,823 spread, 15× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($50,531) 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)
- $20,061
- PSA 10
- $297,883
- PSA 9
- $50,531
- Gem premium
- 15×
- 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 | $297,883 | +$277,798 | +$277,773 | +$277,673 |
| PSA 9 | $50,531 | +$30,446 | +$30,421 | +$30,321 |
| PSA 8 | $40,333 | +$20,247 | +$20,222 | +$20,122 |
Net = sale price − $20,061 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% | $112,369 | +$92,259 |
| 50% | $174,207 | +$154,097 |
| 75% | $236,045 | +$215,935 |
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 | $387,248 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $297,883 | −$89,365 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $178,730 | −$208,518 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $178,730 | −$208,518 | 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 [Autograph] #144 — FAQ
Is Tom Brady [Autograph] #144 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Tom Brady [Autograph] #144 sells for $297,883 against $20,061 raw: a $277,823 spread, 15× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($50,531) 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 [Autograph] #144 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Tom Brady [Autograph] #144 (Football Cards 2000 Playoff Contenders) sells for about $297,883 versus $20,061 for a raw near-mint copy — a 15× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Tom Brady [Autograph] #144?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $387,248, ahead of PSA 10 at $297,883. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Tom Brady [Autograph] #144 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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