Is Shaun Alexander [Gold Medallion] #230G worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Shaun Alexander [Gold Medallion] #230G sells for $78.00 against $2.99 raw: a $75.01 spread, 26× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($44.00) 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)
- $2.99
- PSA 10
- $78.00
- PSA 9
- $44.00
- Gem premium
- 26×
- As of
- Sep 3, 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 | $78.00 | +$50.01 | +$25.01 | −$74.99 |
| PSA 9 | $44.00 | +$16.01 | −$8.99 | −$109 |
| PSA 8 | $39.99 | +$12.00 | −$13.00 | −$113 |
Net = sale price − $2.99 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% | $52.50 | −$0.49 |
| 50% | $61.00 | +$8.01 |
| 75% | $69.50 | +$16.51 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 26%. 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 | $101 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $78.00 | −$23.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $47.00 | −$54.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $47.00 | −$54.00 | 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 Shaun Alexander [Gold Medallion] #230G — FAQ
Is Shaun Alexander [Gold Medallion] #230G worth grading?
A PSA 10 Shaun Alexander [Gold Medallion] #230G sells for $78.00 against $2.99 raw: a $75.01 spread, 26× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($44.00) 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 Shaun Alexander [Gold Medallion] #230G worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Shaun Alexander [Gold Medallion] #230G (Football Cards 2000 Ultra) sells for about $78.00 versus $2.99 for a raw near-mint copy — a 26× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Shaun Alexander [Gold Medallion] #230G?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $101, ahead of PSA 10 at $78.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Shaun Alexander [Gold Medallion] #230G 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 [Gold Medallion] #230G break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Shaun Alexander [Gold Medallion] #230G breaks even when it gems about 26% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $44.00).
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