Is Emmitt Smith #145 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 43× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Emmitt Smith #145 sells for $83.13 against $1.94 raw: a $81.19 spread, 43× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($16.28) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $1.94
- PSA 10
- $83.13
- PSA 9
- $16.28
- Gem premium
- 43×
- As of
- Sep 4, 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 | $83.13 | +$56.19 | +$31.19 | −$68.81 |
| PSA 9 | $16.28 | −$10.66 | −$35.66 | −$136 |
| PSA 8 | $8.31 | −$18.63 | −$43.63 | −$144 |
Net = sale price − $1.94 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% | $32.99 | −$18.95 |
| 50% | $49.70 | −$2.23 |
| 75% | $66.42 | +$14.48 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 53%. 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 | $108 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $83.13 | −$24.87 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $50.00 | −$58.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $50.00 | −$58.00 | 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 Emmitt Smith #145 — FAQ
Is Emmitt Smith #145 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Emmitt Smith #145 sells for $83.13 against $1.94 raw: a $81.19 spread, 43× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($16.28) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Emmitt Smith #145 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Emmitt Smith #145 (Football Cards 2001 Topps Chrome) sells for about $83.13 versus $1.94 for a raw near-mint copy — a 43× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Emmitt Smith #145?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $108, ahead of PSA 10 at $83.13. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Emmitt Smith #145 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 Emmitt Smith #145 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Emmitt Smith #145 breaks even when it gems about 53% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $16.28).
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