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Is Steve Smith [Autograph] #190 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Steve Smith [Autograph] #190 sells for $1,540 against $350 raw: a $1,190 spread, 4.4× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($641) 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)
- $350
- PSA 10
- $1,540
- PSA 9
- $641
- Gem premium
- 4.4×
- 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 | $1,540 | +$1,165 | +$1,140 | +$1,040 |
| PSA 9 | $641 | +$266 | +$241 | +$141 |
| PSA 8 | $583 | +$208 | +$183 | +$82.57 |
Net = sale price − $350 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% | $866 | +$466 |
| 50% | $1,091 | +$691 |
| 75% | $1,315 | +$915 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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 | $2,002 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $1,540 | −$462 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $924 | −$1,078 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $924 | −$1,078 | 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 Steve Smith [Autograph] #190 — FAQ
Is Steve Smith [Autograph] #190 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Steve Smith [Autograph] #190 sells for $1,540 against $350 raw: a $1,190 spread, 4.4× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($641) 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 Steve Smith [Autograph] #190 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Steve Smith [Autograph] #190 (Football Cards 2001 Playoff Contenders) sells for about $1,540 versus $350 for a raw near-mint copy — a 4.4× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Steve Smith [Autograph] #190?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $2,002, ahead of PSA 10 at $1,540. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Steve Smith [Autograph] #190 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.
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