Is Ben Roethlisberger #311 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Ben Roethlisberger #311 sells for $298 against $18.97 raw: a $279 spread, 16× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($50.29) 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)
- $18.97
- PSA 10
- $298
- PSA 9
- $50.29
- Gem premium
- 16×
- As of
- Jul 11, 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 | $298 | +$254 | +$229 | +$129 |
| PSA 9 | $50.29 | +$6.32 | −$18.68 | −$119 |
| PSA 8 | $31.35 | −$12.62 | −$37.62 | −$138 |
Net = sale price − $18.97 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% | $112 | +$43.17 |
| 50% | $174 | +$105 |
| 75% | $236 | +$167 |
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 | $387 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $298 | −$89.33 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $179 | −$208 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $142 | −$245 | 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 →| Grade | PSA | CGC | BGS | SGC | Graded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $298 | $179 | $387 | $142 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $73.89 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $50.29 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $31.35 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $25.99 |
Run your own numbers
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Grading Ben Roethlisberger #311 — FAQ
Is Ben Roethlisberger #311 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Ben Roethlisberger #311 sells for $298 against $18.97 raw: a $279 spread, 16× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($50.29) 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 Ben Roethlisberger #311 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Ben Roethlisberger #311 (Football Cards 2004 Topps) sells for about $298 versus $18.97 for a raw near-mint copy — a 16× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Ben Roethlisberger #311?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $387, ahead of PSA 10 at $298. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Ben Roethlisberger #311 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 Ben Roethlisberger #311 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Ben Roethlisberger #311 breaks even when it gems about 8% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $50.29).
Is your football card centered well enough to grade?
Centering makes or breaks a PSA 10. Scan any card with Midpoint to measure its exact centering, get a grade estimate, and see what your copy is actually worth.
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