Is Tom Flores [Genesis] #297 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 7.7× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Tom Flores [Genesis] #297 sells for $53.67 against $6.93 raw: a $46.74 spread, 7.7× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($19.63) 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)
- $6.93
- PSA 10
- $53.67
- PSA 9
- $19.63
- Gem premium
- 7.7×
- 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 | $53.67 | +$21.74 | −$3.26 | −$103 |
| PSA 9 | $19.63 | −$12.30 | −$37.30 | −$137 |
| PSA 8 | $10.88 | −$21.05 | −$46.05 | −$146 |
Net = sale price − $6.93 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% | $28.14 | −$28.79 |
| 50% | $36.65 | −$20.28 |
| 75% | $45.16 | −$11.77 |
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 | $70.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $53.67 | −$16.33 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $32.00 | −$38.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $32.00 | −$38.00 | 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 Tom Flores [Genesis] #297 — FAQ
Is Tom Flores [Genesis] #297 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Tom Flores [Genesis] #297 sells for $53.67 against $6.93 raw: a $46.74 spread, 7.7× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($19.63) 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 Tom Flores [Genesis] #297 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Tom Flores [Genesis] #297 (Football Cards 2024 Panini Mosaic) sells for about $53.67 versus $6.93 for a raw near-mint copy — a 7.7× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Tom Flores [Genesis] #297?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $70.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $53.67. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Tom Flores [Genesis] #297 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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