Is Josh Allen #54 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Josh Allen #54 sells for $259 against $66.99 raw: a $192 spread, 3.9× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($103) 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)
- $66.99
- PSA 10
- $259
- PSA 9
- $103
- Gem premium
- 3.9×
- 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 | $259 | +$167 | +$142 | +$42.28 |
| PSA 9 | $103 | +$11.38 | −$13.62 | −$114 |
| PSA 8 | $62.09 | −$29.90 | −$54.90 | −$155 |
Net = sale price − $66.99 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% | $142 | +$25.36 |
| 50% | $181 | +$64.33 |
| 75% | $220 | +$103 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 9%. 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 | $337 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $259 | −$77.73 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $156 | −$181 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $156 | −$181 | 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 | $259 | $156 | $337 | $156 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $191 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $103 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $62.09 |
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Grading Josh Allen #54 — FAQ
Is Josh Allen #54 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Josh Allen #54 sells for $259 against $66.99 raw: a $192 spread, 3.9× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($103) 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 Josh Allen #54 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Josh Allen #54 (Football Cards 2023 Panini National Treasures Century Materials) sells for about $259 versus $66.99 for a raw near-mint copy — a 3.9× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Josh Allen #54?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $337, ahead of PSA 10 at $259. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Josh Allen #54 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 Josh Allen #54 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Josh Allen #54 breaks even when it gems about 9% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $103).
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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