Is Andy Reid [Prev. Ticket Auto. Emerald] #196 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 8.4× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Andy Reid [Prev. Ticket Auto. Emerald] #196 sells for $1,500 against $178 raw: a $1,322 spread, 8.4× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $178
- PSA 10
- $1,500
- Gem premium
- 8.4×
- As of
- Sep 2, 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 | $1,500 | +$1,297 | +$1,272 | +$1,172 |
| PSA 8 | $300 | +$96.51 | +$71.51 | −$28.49 |
Net = sale price − $178 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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 | $1,950 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $1,500 | −$450 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $900 | −$1,050 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $900 | −$1,050 | 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 Andy Reid [Prev. Ticket Auto. Emerald] #196 — FAQ
Is Andy Reid [Prev. Ticket Auto. Emerald] #196 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Andy Reid [Prev. Ticket Auto. Emerald] #196 sells for $1,500 against $178 raw: a $1,322 spread, 8.4× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Andy Reid [Prev. Ticket Auto. Emerald] #196 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Andy Reid [Prev. Ticket Auto. Emerald] #196 (Football Cards 2004 Playoff Contenders) sells for about $1,500 versus $178 for a raw near-mint copy — a 8.4× premium as of Sep 2, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Andy Reid [Prev. Ticket Auto. Emerald] #196?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $1,950, ahead of PSA 10 at $1,500. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Andy Reid [Prev. Ticket Auto. Emerald] #196 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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