Is Bruce Smith #LJ-SM worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Bruce Smith #LJ-SM sells for $248 against $11.62 raw: a $236 spread, 21× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($50.01) 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)
- $11.62
- PSA 10
- $248
- PSA 9
- $50.01
- Gem premium
- 21×
- 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 | $248 | +$211 | +$186 | +$85.90 |
| PSA 9 | $50.01 | +$13.39 | −$11.61 | −$112 |
| PSA 8 | $25.71 | −$10.91 | −$35.91 | −$136 |
Net = sale price − $11.62 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% | $99.39 | +$37.77 |
| 50% | $149 | +$87.15 |
| 75% | $198 | +$137 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 6%. 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 | $322 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $248 | −$74.48 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $149 | −$173 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $149 | −$173 | 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 | $248 | $149 | $322 | $149 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $81.16 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $50.01 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $25.71 |
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Grading Bruce Smith #LJ-SM — FAQ
Is Bruce Smith #LJ-SM worth grading?
A PSA 10 Bruce Smith #LJ-SM sells for $248 against $11.62 raw: a $236 spread, 21× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($50.01) 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 Bruce Smith #LJ-SM worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Bruce Smith #LJ-SM (Football Cards 2000 Upper Deck Legends Legendary Jerseys) sells for about $248 versus $11.62 for a raw near-mint copy — a 21× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Bruce Smith #LJ-SM?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $322, ahead of PSA 10 at $248. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Bruce Smith #LJ-SM 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 Bruce Smith #LJ-SM break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Bruce Smith #LJ-SM breaks even when it gems about 6% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $50.01).
Is your football card centered well enough to grade?
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