Is Tom Brady #118 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Tom Brady #118 sells for $91,500 against $2,882 raw: a $88,618 spread, 32× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($16,119) 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)
- $2,882
- PSA 10
- $91,500
- PSA 9
- $16,119
- Gem premium
- 32×
- As of
- Aug 18, 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 | $91,500 | +$88,593 | +$88,568 | +$88,468 |
| PSA 9 | $16,119 | +$13,212 | +$13,187 | +$13,087 |
| PSA 8 | $11,000 | +$8,093 | +$8,068 | +$7,968 |
Net = sale price − $2,882 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% | $34,964 | +$32,032 |
| 50% | $53,809 | +$50,878 |
| 75% | $72,655 | +$69,723 |
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 | $251,101 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $91,500 | −$159,601 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $54,900 | −$196,201 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $54,900 | −$196,201 | 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.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA | CGC | BGS | SGC | Graded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $91,500 | $54,900 | $251,101 | $54,900 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $22,748 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $16,119 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $11,000 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $8,475 |
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Grading Tom Brady #118 — FAQ
Is Tom Brady #118 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Tom Brady #118 sells for $91,500 against $2,882 raw: a $88,618 spread, 32× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($16,119) 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 #118 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Tom Brady #118 (Football Cards 2000 SP Authentic) sells for about $91,500 versus $2,882 for a raw near-mint copy — a 32× premium as of Aug 18, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Tom Brady #118?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $251,101, ahead of PSA 10 at $91,500. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Tom Brady #118 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.
Is your football card centered well enough to grade?
Centering makes or breaks a PSA 10. Scan any card with Midpoint to measure its exact centering, get a grade estimate, and see what your copy is actually worth.
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