Is Michael Penix Jr. #MM-MPJ worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Michael Penix Jr. #MM-MPJ brings $163 versus $82.28 raw — a $80.36 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($84.46) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $82.28
- PSA 10
- $163
- PSA 9
- $84.46
- Gem premium
- 2.0×
- 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 | $163 | +$55.36 | +$30.36 | −$69.64 |
| PSA 9 | $84.46 | −$22.82 | −$47.82 | −$148 |
| PSA 8 | $77.38 | −$29.90 | −$54.90 | −$155 |
Net = sale price − $82.28 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% | $104 | −$28.28 |
| 50% | $124 | −$8.73 |
| 75% | $143 | +$10.81 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 61%. 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 | $211 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $163 | −$48.36 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $155 | −$55.79 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $98.00 | −$113 | 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 Michael Penix Jr. #MM-MPJ — FAQ
Is Michael Penix Jr. #MM-MPJ worth grading?
A PSA 10 Michael Penix Jr. #MM-MPJ brings $163 versus $82.28 raw — a $80.36 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($84.46) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Michael Penix Jr. #MM-MPJ worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Michael Penix Jr. #MM-MPJ (Football Cards 2024 Panini Mosaic Micro) sells for about $163 versus $82.28 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.0× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Michael Penix Jr. #MM-MPJ?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $211, ahead of PSA 10 at $163. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Michael Penix Jr. #MM-MPJ 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 Penix Jr. #MM-MPJ break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Michael Penix Jr. #MM-MPJ breaks even when it gems about 61% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $84.46).
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