Is Aaron Rodgers #221 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Aaron Rodgers #221 sells for $8,401 against $1,250 raw: a $7,151 spread, 6.7× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($4,400) 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)
- $1,250
- PSA 10
- $8,401
- PSA 9
- $4,400
- Gem premium
- 6.7×
- As of
- Sep 26, 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 | $8,401 | +$7,126 | +$7,101 | +$7,001 |
| PSA 9 | $4,400 | +$3,125 | +$3,100 | +$3,000 |
| PSA 8 | $4,000 | +$2,725 | +$2,700 | +$2,600 |
Net = sale price − $1,250 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% | $5,400 | +$4,100 |
| 50% | $6,401 | +$5,101 |
| 75% | $7,401 | +$6,101 |
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 | $10,922 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $8,401 | −$2,521 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $5,041 | −$5,881 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $5,041 | −$5,881 | 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 Aaron Rodgers #221 — FAQ
Is Aaron Rodgers #221 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Aaron Rodgers #221 sells for $8,401 against $1,250 raw: a $7,151 spread, 6.7× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($4,400) 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 Aaron Rodgers #221 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Aaron Rodgers #221 (Football Cards 2005 Bowman Chrome) sells for about $8,401 versus $1,250 for a raw near-mint copy — a 6.7× premium as of Sep 26, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Aaron Rodgers #221?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $10,922, ahead of PSA 10 at $8,401. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Aaron Rodgers #221 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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