Is Eli Manning #205 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Eli Manning #205 sells for $674 against $68.78 raw: a $606 spread, 9.8× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($147) 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)
- $68.78
- PSA 10
- $674
- PSA 9
- $147
- Gem premium
- 9.8×
- 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 | $674 | +$581 | +$556 | +$456 |
| PSA 9 | $147 | +$53.54 | +$28.54 | −$71.46 |
| PSA 8 | $57.50 | −$36.28 | −$61.28 | −$161 |
Net = sale price − $68.78 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% | $279 | +$160 |
| 50% | $411 | +$292 |
| 75% | $543 | +$424 |
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 | $877 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $674 | −$203 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $405 | −$472 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $405 | −$472 | 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 | $674 | $405 | $877 | $405 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $171 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $147 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $57.50 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $46.00 |
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Grading Eli Manning #205 — FAQ
Is Eli Manning #205 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Eli Manning #205 sells for $674 against $68.78 raw: a $606 spread, 9.8× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($147) 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 Eli Manning #205 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Eli Manning #205 (Football Cards 2004 Topps Chrome) sells for about $674 versus $68.78 for a raw near-mint copy — a 9.8× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Eli Manning #205?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $877, ahead of PSA 10 at $674. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Eli Manning #205 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.
Is your football card centered well enough to grade?
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