Is LaDainian Tomlinson #414 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 LaDainian Tomlinson #414 sells for $169 against $8.19 raw: a $161 spread, 21× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($36.21) 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)
- $8.19
- PSA 10
- $169
- PSA 9
- $36.21
- 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 | $169 | +$136 | +$111 | +$10.80 |
| PSA 9 | $36.21 | +$3.02 | −$21.98 | −$122 |
| PSA 8 | $18.87 | −$14.32 | −$39.32 | −$139 |
Net = sale price − $8.19 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% | $69.41 | +$11.22 |
| 50% | $103 | +$44.41 |
| 75% | $136 | +$77.61 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 17%. 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 | $220 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $169 | −$51.01 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $101 | −$119 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $101 | −$119 | 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 | $169 | $101 | $220 | $101 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $59.55 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $36.21 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $18.87 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $6.00 |
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Grading LaDainian Tomlinson #414 — FAQ
Is LaDainian Tomlinson #414 worth grading?
A PSA 10 LaDainian Tomlinson #414 sells for $169 against $8.19 raw: a $161 spread, 21× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($36.21) 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 LaDainian Tomlinson #414 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 LaDainian Tomlinson #414 (Football Cards 2001 Fleer Tradition Glossy) sells for about $169 versus $8.19 for a raw near-mint copy — a 21× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for LaDainian Tomlinson #414?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $220, ahead of PSA 10 at $169. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does LaDainian Tomlinson #414 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 LaDainian Tomlinson #414 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting LaDainian Tomlinson #414 breaks even when it gems about 17% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $36.21).
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