Is Michael Vick #133 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Michael Vick #133 sells for $106 against $25.32 raw: a $80.68 spread, 4.2× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($53.00) 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)
- $25.32
- PSA 10
- $106
- PSA 9
- $53.00
- Gem premium
- 4.2×
- 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 | $106 | +$55.68 | +$30.68 | −$69.32 |
| PSA 9 | $53.00 | +$2.68 | −$22.32 | −$122 |
| PSA 8 | $48.27 | −$2.05 | −$27.05 | −$127 |
Net = sale price − $25.32 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% | $66.25 | −$9.07 |
| 50% | $79.50 | +$4.18 |
| 75% | $92.75 | +$17.43 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 42%. 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 | $138 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $106 | −$32.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $64.00 | −$74.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $64.00 | −$74.00 | 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.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA | CGC | BGS | SGC | Graded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $106 | $64.00 | $138 | $64.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $104 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $53.00 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $48.27 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $39.00 |
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Grading Michael Vick #133 — FAQ
Is Michael Vick #133 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Michael Vick #133 sells for $106 against $25.32 raw: a $80.68 spread, 4.2× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($53.00) 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 Michael Vick #133 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Michael Vick #133 (Football Cards 2001 Topps Heritage) sells for about $106 versus $25.32 for a raw near-mint copy — a 4.2× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Michael Vick #133?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $138, ahead of PSA 10 at $106. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Michael Vick #133 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 Michael Vick #133 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Michael Vick #133 breaks even when it gems about 42% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $53.00).
Is your football card centered well enough to grade?
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