Is Brett Favre #30 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Brett Favre #30 brings $30.00 versus $1.49 raw — a $28.51 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($14.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $1.49
- PSA 10
- $30.00
- PSA 9
- $14.00
- Gem premium
- 20×
- 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 | $30.00 | +$3.51 | −$21.49 | −$121 |
| PSA 9 | $14.00 | −$12.49 | −$37.49 | −$137 |
| PSA 8 | $12.95 | −$13.54 | −$38.54 | −$139 |
Net = sale price − $1.49 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% | $18.00 | −$33.49 |
| 50% | $22.00 | −$29.49 |
| 75% | $26.00 | −$25.49 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SGC 10 | $42.95 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| BGS 10 | $39.00 | −$3.95 | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $30.00 | −$12.95 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $18.00 | −$24.95 | 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 Brett Favre #30 — FAQ
Is Brett Favre #30 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Brett Favre #30 brings $30.00 versus $1.49 raw — a $28.51 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($14.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Brett Favre #30 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Brett Favre #30 (Football Cards 2000 Topps Chrome) sells for about $30.00 versus $1.49 for a raw near-mint copy — a 20× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Brett Favre #30?
By resale value, SGC 10 leads at $42.95, ahead of BGS 10 at $39.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Brett Favre #30 need for a SGC 10?
SGC 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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