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Is Michael Penix Jr. [Red Wave Optic Preview Holo] #308 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Michael Penix Jr. [Red Wave Optic Preview Holo] #308 brings $35.00 versus $7.00 raw — a $28.00 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($14.80) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $7.00
- PSA 10
- $35.00
- PSA 9
- $14.80
- Gem premium
- 5.0×
- As of
- Sep 3, 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 | $35.00 | +$3.00 | −$22.00 | −$122 |
| PSA 9 | $14.80 | −$17.20 | −$42.20 | −$142 |
| PSA 8 | $8.75 | −$23.25 | −$48.25 | −$148 |
Net = sale price − $7.00 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% | $19.85 | −$37.15 |
| 50% | $24.90 | −$32.10 |
| 75% | $29.95 | −$27.05 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BGS 10 | $46.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $35.00 | −$11.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $21.00 | −$25.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $19.04 | −$26.96 | 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. [Red Wave Optic Preview Holo] #308 — FAQ
Is Michael Penix Jr. [Red Wave Optic Preview Holo] #308 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Michael Penix Jr. [Red Wave Optic Preview Holo] #308 brings $35.00 versus $7.00 raw — a $28.00 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($14.80) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Michael Penix Jr. [Red Wave Optic Preview Holo] #308 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Michael Penix Jr. [Red Wave Optic Preview Holo] #308 (Football Cards 2024 Panini Donruss) sells for about $35.00 versus $7.00 for a raw near-mint copy — a 5.0× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Michael Penix Jr. [Red Wave Optic Preview Holo] #308?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $46.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $35.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Michael Penix Jr. [Red Wave Optic Preview Holo] #308 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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