Is Jayden Daniels #2 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Jayden Daniels #2 brings $11,916 versus $6,550 raw — a $5,366 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($5,875) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $6,550
- PSA 10
- $11,916
- PSA 9
- $5,875
- Gem premium
- 1.8×
- 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 | $11,916 | +$5,341 | +$5,316 | +$5,216 |
| PSA 9 | $5,875 | −$700 | −$725 | −$825 |
Net = sale price − $6,550 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% | $7,385 | +$785 |
| 50% | $8,895 | +$2,295 |
| 75% | $10,406 | +$3,806 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 12%. 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 | $15,491 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $11,916 | −$3,575 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $7,150 | −$8,341 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $7,150 | −$8,341 | 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 Jayden Daniels #2 — FAQ
Is Jayden Daniels #2 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Jayden Daniels #2 brings $11,916 versus $6,550 raw — a $5,366 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($5,875) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 Jayden Daniels #2 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Jayden Daniels #2 (Football Cards 2024 Panini Absolute Kaboom Vertical) sells for about $11,916 versus $6,550 for a raw near-mint copy — a 1.8× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Jayden Daniels #2?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $15,491, ahead of PSA 10 at $11,916. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Jayden Daniels #2 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 Jayden Daniels #2 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Jayden Daniels #2 breaks even when it gems about 12% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $5,875).
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