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Is Tom Brady [X's] #180 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Tom Brady [X's] #180 sells for $22,099 against $6,766 raw: a $15,333 spread, 3.3× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($10,659) 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)
- $6,766
- PSA 10
- $22,099
- PSA 9
- $10,659
- Gem premium
- 3.3×
- 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 | $22,099 | +$15,308 | +$15,283 | +$15,183 |
| PSA 9 | $10,659 | +$3,868 | +$3,843 | +$3,743 |
| PSA 8 | $6,500 | −$291 | −$316 | −$416 |
Net = sale price − $6,766 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% | $13,519 | +$6,703 |
| 50% | $16,379 | +$9,563 |
| 75% | $19,239 | +$12,423 |
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 | $28,729 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $22,099 | −$6,630 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $13,259 | −$15,470 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $8,840 | −$19,889 | 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 [X's] #180 — FAQ
Is Tom Brady [X's] #180 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Tom Brady [X's] #180 sells for $22,099 against $6,766 raw: a $15,333 spread, 3.3× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($10,659) 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 [X's] #180 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Tom Brady [X's] #180 (Football Cards 2000 Playoff Momentum) sells for about $22,099 versus $6,766 for a raw near-mint copy — a 3.3× premium as of Nov 1, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Tom Brady [X's] #180?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $28,729, ahead of PSA 10 at $22,099. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Tom Brady [X's] #180 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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