Is Sean Taylor #347 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Sean Taylor #347 sells for $160 against $12.51 raw: a $147 spread, 13× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($70.53) 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)
- $12.51
- PSA 10
- $160
- PSA 9
- $70.53
- Gem premium
- 13×
- 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 | $160 | +$122 | +$97.44 | −$2.56 |
| PSA 9 | $70.53 | +$33.02 | +$8.02 | −$91.98 |
| PSA 8 | $28.50 | −$9.01 | −$34.01 | −$134 |
Net = sale price − $12.51 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% | $92.88 | +$30.37 |
| 50% | $115 | +$52.73 |
| 75% | $138 | +$75.08 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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 | $208 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $160 | −$48.05 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $96.00 | −$112 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $32.91 | −$175 | 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 Sean Taylor #347 — FAQ
Is Sean Taylor #347 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Sean Taylor #347 sells for $160 against $12.51 raw: a $147 spread, 13× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($70.53) 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 #347 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Sean Taylor #347 (Football Cards 2004 Topps) sells for about $160 versus $12.51 for a raw near-mint copy — a 13× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Sean Taylor #347?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $208, ahead of PSA 10 at $160. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Sean Taylor #347 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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