Is Tom Brady #130 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Tom Brady #130 sells for $19,300 against $2,663 raw: a $16,637 spread, 7.2× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($6,750) 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)
- $2,663
- PSA 10
- $19,300
- PSA 9
- $6,750
- Gem premium
- 7.2×
- 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 | $19,300 | +$16,612 | +$16,587 | +$16,487 |
| PSA 9 | $6,750 | +$4,062 | +$4,037 | +$3,937 |
| PSA 8 | $4,600 | +$1,912 | +$1,887 | +$1,787 |
Net = sale price − $2,663 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% | $9,888 | +$7,175 |
| 50% | $13,025 | +$10,312 |
| 75% | $16,163 | +$13,450 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $19,300 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| BGS 10 | $18,211 | −$1,089 | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| CGC 10 | $11,580 | −$7,720 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $11,580 | −$7,720 | 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 #130 — FAQ
Is Tom Brady #130 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Tom Brady #130 sells for $19,300 against $2,663 raw: a $16,637 spread, 7.2× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($6,750) 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 #130 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Tom Brady #130 (Football Cards 2000 Spx) sells for about $19,300 versus $2,663 for a raw near-mint copy — a 7.2× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Tom Brady #130?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $19,300, ahead of BGS 10 at $18,211. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Tom Brady #130 need for a PSA 10?
PSA publishes 55/45 front and 75/25 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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