Is Shaun Alexander #371 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 56× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Shaun Alexander #371 sells for $116 against $2.07 raw: a $114 spread, 56× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($19.64) 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)
- $2.07
- PSA 10
- $116
- PSA 9
- $19.64
- Gem premium
- 56×
- As of
- Jul 11, 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 | $116 | +$88.72 | +$63.72 | −$36.28 |
| PSA 9 | $19.64 | −$7.43 | −$32.43 | −$132 |
| PSA 8 | $7.57 | −$19.50 | −$44.50 | −$145 |
Net = sale price − $2.07 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% | $43.68 | −$8.39 |
| 50% | $67.72 | +$15.65 |
| 75% | $91.75 | +$39.68 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 34%. 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 | $151 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $116 | −$35.21 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $69.00 | −$82.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $69.00 | −$82.00 | 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.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA | CGC | BGS | SGC | Graded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $116 | $69.00 | $151 | $69.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $28.40 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $19.64 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $7.57 |
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Grading Shaun Alexander #371 — FAQ
Is Shaun Alexander #371 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Shaun Alexander #371 sells for $116 against $2.07 raw: a $114 spread, 56× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($19.64) 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 Shaun Alexander #371 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Shaun Alexander #371 (Football Cards 2000 Topps) sells for about $116 versus $2.07 for a raw near-mint copy — a 56× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Shaun Alexander #371?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $151, ahead of PSA 10 at $116. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Shaun Alexander #371 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 Shaun Alexander #371 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Shaun Alexander #371 breaks even when it gems about 34% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $19.64).
Is your football card centered well enough to grade?
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