Is Brian Thomas Jr. #8 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 13× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Brian Thomas Jr. #8 sells for $45.87 against $3.49 raw: a $42.38 spread, 13× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($17.60) 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)
- $3.49
- PSA 10
- $45.87
- PSA 9
- $17.60
- Gem premium
- 13×
- 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 | $45.87 | +$17.38 | −$7.62 | −$108 |
| PSA 9 | $17.60 | −$10.89 | −$35.89 | −$136 |
| PSA 8 | $9.31 | −$19.18 | −$44.18 | −$144 |
Net = sale price − $3.49 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% | $24.67 | −$28.82 |
| 50% | $31.73 | −$21.76 |
| 75% | $38.80 | −$14.69 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SGC 10 | $83.00 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| BGS 10 | $60.00 | −$23.00 | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $45.87 | −$37.13 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $28.00 | −$55.00 | 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 Brian Thomas Jr. #8 — FAQ
Is Brian Thomas Jr. #8 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Brian Thomas Jr. #8 sells for $45.87 against $3.49 raw: a $42.38 spread, 13× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($17.60) 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 Brian Thomas Jr. #8 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Brian Thomas Jr. #8 (Football Cards 2024 Panini Prizm Rookie Variation Silver) sells for about $45.87 versus $3.49 for a raw near-mint copy — a 13× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Brian Thomas Jr. #8?
By resale value, SGC 10 leads at $83.00, ahead of BGS 10 at $60.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Brian Thomas Jr. #8 need for a SGC 10?
SGC publishes 55/45 front and 75/25 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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