Is Brian Urlacher #383 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Brian Urlacher #383 sells for $143 against $6.99 raw: a $136 spread, 20× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($50.07) 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)
- $6.99
- PSA 10
- $143
- PSA 9
- $50.07
- Gem premium
- 20×
- 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 | $143 | +$111 | +$85.54 | −$14.46 |
| PSA 9 | $50.07 | +$18.08 | −$6.92 | −$107 |
| PSA 8 | $26.00 | −$5.99 | −$30.99 | −$131 |
Net = sale price − $6.99 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% | $73.19 | +$16.20 |
| 50% | $96.30 | +$39.31 |
| 75% | $119 | +$62.43 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 7%. 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 | $185 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $143 | −$42.47 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $105 | −$80.50 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $86.00 | −$99.00 | 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 | $143 | $86.00 | $185 | $105 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $55.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $50.07 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $26.00 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $3.29 |
Run your own numbers
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Grading Brian Urlacher #383 — FAQ
Is Brian Urlacher #383 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Brian Urlacher #383 sells for $143 against $6.99 raw: a $136 spread, 20× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($50.07) 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 Brian Urlacher #383 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Brian Urlacher #383 (Football Cards 2000 Topps) sells for about $143 versus $6.99 for a raw near-mint copy — a 20× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Brian Urlacher #383?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $185, ahead of PSA 10 at $143. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Brian Urlacher #383 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 #383 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Brian Urlacher #383 breaks even when it gems about 7% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $50.07).
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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