Is Nick Saban #73 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Nick Saban #73 sells for $86.91 against $5.38 raw: a $81.53 spread, 16× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($49.99) 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)
- $5.38
- PSA 10
- $86.91
- PSA 9
- $49.99
- Gem premium
- 16×
- 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 | $86.91 | +$56.53 | +$31.53 | −$68.47 |
| PSA 9 | $49.99 | +$19.61 | −$5.39 | −$105 |
| PSA 8 | $36.50 | +$6.12 | −$18.88 | −$119 |
Net = sale price − $5.38 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% | $59.22 | +$3.84 |
| 50% | $68.45 | +$13.07 |
| 75% | $77.68 | +$22.30 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 15%. 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 | $113 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $86.91 | −$26.09 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $52.00 | −$61.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $52.00 | −$61.00 | 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 Nick Saban #73 — FAQ
Is Nick Saban #73 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Nick Saban #73 sells for $86.91 against $5.38 raw: a $81.53 spread, 16× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($49.99) 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 Nick Saban #73 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Nick Saban #73 (Football Cards 2005 Bowman) sells for about $86.91 versus $5.38 for a raw near-mint copy — a 16× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Nick Saban #73?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $113, ahead of PSA 10 at $86.91. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Nick Saban #73 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 Nick Saban #73 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Nick Saban #73 breaks even when it gems about 15% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $49.99).
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