Is Brian Urlacher #170 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 18× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Brian Urlacher #170 sells for $55.54 against $3.10 raw: a $52.44 spread, 18× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($16.26) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $3.10
- PSA 10
- $55.54
- PSA 9
- $16.26
- Gem premium
- 18×
- As of
- Sep 2, 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 | $55.54 | +$27.44 | +$2.44 | −$97.56 |
| PSA 9 | $16.26 | −$11.84 | −$36.84 | −$137 |
| PSA 8 | $15.50 | −$12.60 | −$37.60 | −$138 |
Net = sale price − $3.10 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% | $26.08 | −$27.02 |
| 50% | $35.90 | −$17.20 |
| 75% | $45.72 | −$7.38 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 94%. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses — measure it before you decide.
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 | $72.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $55.54 | −$16.46 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $33.00 | −$39.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $33.00 | −$39.00 | 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 Brian Urlacher #170 — FAQ
Is Brian Urlacher #170 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Brian Urlacher #170 sells for $55.54 against $3.10 raw: a $52.44 spread, 18× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($16.26) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Brian Urlacher #170 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Brian Urlacher #170 (Football Cards 2000 Topps Stars) sells for about $55.54 versus $3.10 for a raw near-mint copy — a 18× premium as of Sep 2, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Brian Urlacher #170?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $72.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $55.54. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Brian Urlacher #170 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.
What gem rate makes grading Brian Urlacher #170 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Brian Urlacher #170 breaks even when it gems about 94% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $16.26).
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