Is Malik Nabers [Gold] #6 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Malik Nabers [Gold] #6 sells for $10,000 against $4,143 raw: a $5,857 spread, 2.4× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($5,500) 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)
- $4,143
- PSA 10
- $10,000
- PSA 9
- $5,500
- Gem premium
- 2.4×
- 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 | $10,000 | +$5,832 | +$5,807 | +$5,707 |
| PSA 9 | $5,500 | +$1,332 | +$1,307 | +$1,207 |
Net = sale price − $4,143 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% | $6,625 | +$2,432 |
| 50% | $7,750 | +$3,557 |
| 75% | $8,875 | +$4,682 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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 | $13,000 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $10,000 | −$3,000 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $6,000 | −$7,000 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $6,000 | −$7,000 | 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 Malik Nabers [Gold] #6 — FAQ
Is Malik Nabers [Gold] #6 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Malik Nabers [Gold] #6 sells for $10,000 against $4,143 raw: a $5,857 spread, 2.4× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($5,500) 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 Malik Nabers [Gold] #6 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Malik Nabers [Gold] #6 (Football Cards 2024 Panini Absolute Kaboom Horizontal) sells for about $10,000 versus $4,143 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.4× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Malik Nabers [Gold] #6?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $13,000, ahead of PSA 10 at $10,000. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Malik Nabers [Gold] #6 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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