Is Ben Roethlisberger #PP1 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Ben Roethlisberger #PP1 sells for $97.38 against $9.73 raw: a $87.65 spread, 10× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($37.50) 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)
- $9.73
- PSA 10
- $97.38
- PSA 9
- $37.50
- Gem premium
- 10×
- 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 | $97.38 | +$62.65 | +$37.65 | −$62.35 |
| PSA 9 | $37.50 | +$2.77 | −$22.23 | −$122 |
| PSA 8 | $21.30 | −$13.43 | −$38.43 | −$138 |
Net = sale price − $9.73 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% | $52.47 | −$7.26 |
| 50% | $67.44 | +$7.71 |
| 75% | $82.41 | +$22.68 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 37%. 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 | $127 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $97.38 | −$29.62 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $58.00 | −$69.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $39.99 | −$87.01 | 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 | $97.38 | $58.00 | $127 | $39.99 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $41.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $37.50 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $21.30 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $17.00 |
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Grading Ben Roethlisberger #PP1 — FAQ
Is Ben Roethlisberger #PP1 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Ben Roethlisberger #PP1 sells for $97.38 against $9.73 raw: a $87.65 spread, 10× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($37.50) 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 #PP1 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Ben Roethlisberger #PP1 (Football Cards 2004 Topps Premiere Prospects) sells for about $97.38 versus $9.73 for a raw near-mint copy — a 10× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Ben Roethlisberger #PP1?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $127, ahead of PSA 10 at $97.38. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Ben Roethlisberger #PP1 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 #PP1 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Ben Roethlisberger #PP1 breaks even when it gems about 37% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $37.50).
Is your football card centered well enough to grade?
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