Is Michael Penix Jr. [Emerald] #9 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Michael Penix Jr. [Emerald] #9 brings $33.00 versus $3.59 raw — a $29.41 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($22.37) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $3.59
- PSA 10
- $33.00
- PSA 9
- $22.37
- Gem premium
- 9.2×
- 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 | $33.00 | +$4.41 | −$20.59 | −$121 |
| PSA 9 | $22.37 | −$6.22 | −$31.22 | −$131 |
| PSA 8 | $6.50 | −$22.09 | −$47.09 | −$147 |
Net = sale price − $3.59 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% | $25.03 | −$28.56 |
| 50% | $27.69 | −$25.90 |
| 75% | $30.34 | −$23.25 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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 | $43.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $33.00 | −$10.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $20.00 | −$23.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $20.00 | −$23.00 | 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 Michael Penix Jr. [Emerald] #9 — FAQ
Is Michael Penix Jr. [Emerald] #9 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Michael Penix Jr. [Emerald] #9 brings $33.00 versus $3.59 raw — a $29.41 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($22.37) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Michael Penix Jr. [Emerald] #9 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Michael Penix Jr. [Emerald] #9 (Football Cards 2024 Panini Illusions Illusionists) sells for about $33.00 versus $3.59 for a raw near-mint copy — a 9.2× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Michael Penix Jr. [Emerald] #9?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $43.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $33.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Michael Penix Jr. [Emerald] #9 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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