Is Andre Johnson #147 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 31× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Andre Johnson #147 sells for $53.87 against $1.74 raw: a $52.13 spread, 31× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($9.99) 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)
- $1.74
- PSA 10
- $53.87
- PSA 9
- $9.99
- Gem premium
- 31×
- 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 | $53.87 | +$27.13 | +$2.13 | −$97.87 |
| PSA 9 | $9.99 | −$16.75 | −$41.75 | −$142 |
| PSA 8 | $7.63 | −$19.11 | −$44.11 | −$144 |
Net = sale price − $1.74 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% | $20.96 | −$30.78 |
| 50% | $31.93 | −$19.81 |
| 75% | $42.90 | −$8.84 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 95%. 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 | $70.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $53.87 | −$16.13 | 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 Andre Johnson #147 — FAQ
Is Andre Johnson #147 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Andre Johnson #147 sells for $53.87 against $1.74 raw: a $52.13 spread, 31× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($9.99) 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 Andre Johnson #147 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Andre Johnson #147 (Football Cards 2003 Topps Draft Picks & Prospects) sells for about $53.87 versus $1.74 for a raw near-mint copy — a 31× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Andre Johnson #147?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $70.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $53.87. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Andre Johnson #147 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 Andre Johnson #147 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Andre Johnson #147 breaks even when it gems about 95% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $9.99).
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