Is Johnny Manziel #TM-JM worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Johnny Manziel #TM-JM sells for $175 against $41.32 raw: a $134 spread, 4.2× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($68.34) 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)
- $41.32
- PSA 10
- $175
- PSA 9
- $68.34
- 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 | $175 | +$109 | +$83.75 | −$16.25 |
| PSA 9 | $68.34 | +$2.02 | −$22.98 | −$123 |
| PSA 8 | $40.51 | −$25.81 | −$50.81 | −$151 |
Net = sale price − $41.32 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% | $95.02 | +$3.70 |
| 50% | $122 | +$30.38 |
| 75% | $148 | +$57.07 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 22%. 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 | $228 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $175 | −$52.93 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $105 | −$123 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $105 | −$123 | 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 | $175 | $105 | $228 | $105 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $127 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $68.34 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $40.51 |
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Grading Johnny Manziel #TM-JM — FAQ
Is Johnny Manziel #TM-JM worth grading?
A PSA 10 Johnny Manziel #TM-JM sells for $175 against $41.32 raw: a $134 spread, 4.2× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($68.34) 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 Johnny Manziel #TM-JM worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Johnny Manziel #TM-JM (Football Cards 2024 Panini National Treasures Collegiate Treasured Moments Signature) sells for about $175 versus $41.32 for a raw near-mint copy — a 4.2× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Johnny Manziel #TM-JM?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $228, ahead of PSA 10 at $175. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Johnny Manziel #TM-JM 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 Johnny Manziel #TM-JM break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Johnny Manziel #TM-JM breaks even when it gems about 22% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $68.34).
Is your football card centered well enough to grade?
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