Is Sean Taylor #340 worth grading?
Football · Football Cards 2004 Fleer Tradition · full price guide →
Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Sean Taylor #340 sells for $250 against $15.00 raw: a $235 spread, 17× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($49.92) 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)
- $15.00
- PSA 10
- $250
- PSA 9
- $49.92
- Gem premium
- 17×
- 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 | $250 | +$210 | +$185 | +$84.50 |
| PSA 9 | $49.92 | +$9.92 | −$15.08 | −$115 |
| PSA 8 | $34.00 | −$6.00 | −$31.00 | −$131 |
Net = sale price − $15.00 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% | $99.81 | +$34.81 |
| 50% | $150 | +$84.71 |
| 75% | $200 | +$135 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 8%. 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 | $324 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $250 | −$74.50 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $150 | −$174 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $48.28 | −$276 | 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.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →Swipe the table for the other grading companies →
Run your own numbers
Should I pay this?
Enter the seller’s asking price to see your net outcome per grade.
Other 2004 Fleer Tradition cards worth checking
Full set checklist →
![Ben Roethlisberger [Blue] #333 2004 Fleer Tradition card](https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/alMAAeSwKOdqDuHo/s-l500.jpg)
Grading Sean Taylor #340 — FAQ
Is Sean Taylor #340 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Sean Taylor #340 sells for $250 against $15.00 raw: a $235 spread, 17× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($49.92) 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 Sean Taylor #340 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Sean Taylor #340 (Football Cards 2004 Fleer Tradition) sells for about $250 versus $15.00 for a raw near-mint copy — a 17× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Sean Taylor #340?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $324, ahead of PSA 10 at $250. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Sean Taylor #340 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 Sean Taylor #340 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Sean Taylor #340 breaks even when it gems about 8% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $49.92).
Best on iPhone & Android
Check your football card in the Midpoint app
Scan with your camera to measure centering to the millimeter, get an AI grade with corner and edge close-ups, see what your copy is worth, and track it in your portfolio. Free to start.
