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Is Steven Jackson [Gold Xfractor] #84 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Steven Jackson [Gold Xfractor] #84 sells for $81.83 against $51.82 raw: a $30.01 spread, 1.6× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($80.00) 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)
- $51.82
- PSA 10
- $81.83
- PSA 9
- $80.00
- Gem premium
- 1.6×
- 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 | $81.83 | +$5.01 | −$19.99 | −$120 |
| PSA 9 | $80.00 | +$3.18 | −$21.82 | −$122 |
Net = sale price − $51.82 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% | $80.46 | −$21.36 |
| 50% | $80.91 | −$20.91 |
| 75% | $81.37 | −$20.45 |
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 | $106 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $81.83 | −$24.17 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $49.00 | −$57.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $49.00 | −$57.00 | 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 Steven Jackson [Gold Xfractor] #84 — FAQ
Is Steven Jackson [Gold Xfractor] #84 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Steven Jackson [Gold Xfractor] #84 sells for $81.83 against $51.82 raw: a $30.01 spread, 1.6× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($80.00) 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 Steven Jackson [Gold Xfractor] #84 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Steven Jackson [Gold Xfractor] #84 (Football Cards 2004 Topps Finest) sells for about $81.83 versus $51.82 for a raw near-mint copy — a 1.6× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Steven Jackson [Gold Xfractor] #84?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $106, ahead of PSA 10 at $81.83. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Steven Jackson [Gold Xfractor] #84 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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