Is Michael Penix Jr. #C-MPJ worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 8.2× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Michael Penix Jr. #C-MPJ sells for $230 against $28.10 raw: a $202 spread, 8.2× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($32.00) 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)
- $28.10
- PSA 10
- $230
- PSA 9
- $32.00
- Gem premium
- 8.2×
- 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 | $230 | +$177 | +$152 | +$51.90 |
| PSA 9 | $32.00 | −$21.10 | −$46.10 | −$146 |
| PSA 8 | $29.11 | −$23.99 | −$48.99 | −$149 |
Net = sale price − $28.10 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% | $81.50 | +$3.40 |
| 50% | $131 | +$52.90 |
| 75% | $181 | +$102 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 23%. 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 | $299 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $230 | −$69.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $138 | −$161 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $19.25 | −$280 | 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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Full set checklist →Grading Michael Penix Jr. #C-MPJ — FAQ
Is Michael Penix Jr. #C-MPJ worth grading?
A PSA 10 Michael Penix Jr. #C-MPJ sells for $230 against $28.10 raw: a $202 spread, 8.2× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($32.00) 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 Michael Penix Jr. #C-MPJ worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Michael Penix Jr. #C-MPJ (Football Cards 2024 Panini Rookies & Stars Crusade Signatures) sells for about $230 versus $28.10 for a raw near-mint copy — a 8.2× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Michael Penix Jr. #C-MPJ?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $299, ahead of PSA 10 at $230. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Michael Penix Jr. #C-MPJ 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 Michael Penix Jr. #C-MPJ break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Michael Penix Jr. #C-MPJ breaks even when it gems about 23% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $32.00).
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