Is Kurt Warner #4 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Kurt Warner #4 brings $26.37 versus $1.17 raw — a $25.20 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($13.51) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $1.17
- PSA 10
- $26.37
- PSA 9
- $13.51
- Gem premium
- 23×
- 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 | $26.37 | +$0.20 | −$24.80 | −$125 |
| PSA 9 | $13.51 | −$12.66 | −$37.66 | −$138 |
| PSA 8 | $6.90 | −$19.27 | −$44.27 | −$144 |
Net = sale price − $1.17 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% | $16.73 | −$34.45 |
| 50% | $19.94 | −$31.23 |
| 75% | $23.16 | −$28.02 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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 | $34.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $26.37 | −$7.63 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $16.00 | −$18.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $16.00 | −$18.00 | 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 Kurt Warner #4 — FAQ
Is Kurt Warner #4 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Kurt Warner #4 brings $26.37 versus $1.17 raw — a $25.20 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($13.51) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Kurt Warner #4 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Kurt Warner #4 (Football Cards 2002 SP Authentic) sells for about $26.37 versus $1.17 for a raw near-mint copy — a 23× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Kurt Warner #4?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $34.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $26.37. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Kurt Warner #4 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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