![Michael Penix Jr. [Silver] #RMI-MPJ (Football Cards 2024 Panini Obsidian Rookie Materials Ink) — is it worth grading?](https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/Bj4AAeSwpI9o3v2M/s-l1600.jpg)
Is Michael Penix Jr. [Silver] #RMI-MPJ worth grading?
Football · Football Cards 2024 Panini Obsidian Rookie Materials Ink · full price guide →
Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Michael Penix Jr. [Silver] #RMI-MPJ sells for $313 against $78.62 raw: a $235 spread, 4.0× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($122) 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)
- $78.62
- PSA 10
- $313
- PSA 9
- $122
- Gem premium
- 4.0×
- 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 | $313 | +$210 | +$185 | +$84.68 |
| PSA 9 | $122 | +$18.14 | −$6.86 | −$107 |
| PSA 8 | $72.55 | −$31.07 | −$56.07 | −$156 |
Net = sale price − $78.62 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% | $170 | +$41.03 |
| 50% | $218 | +$88.91 |
| 75% | $265 | +$137 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 4%. 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 | $407 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $313 | −$93.70 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $188 | −$219 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $188 | −$219 | 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 →Swipe the table for the other grading companies →
Run your own numbers
Should I pay this?
Enter the seller’s asking price to see your net outcome per grade.
Other 2024 Panini Obsidian Rookie Materials Ink cards worth checking
Full set checklist →
Grading Michael Penix Jr. [Silver] #RMI-MPJ — FAQ
Is Michael Penix Jr. [Silver] #RMI-MPJ worth grading?
A PSA 10 Michael Penix Jr. [Silver] #RMI-MPJ sells for $313 against $78.62 raw: a $235 spread, 4.0× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($122) 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 Michael Penix Jr. [Silver] #RMI-MPJ worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Michael Penix Jr. [Silver] #RMI-MPJ (Football Cards 2024 Panini Obsidian Rookie Materials Ink) sells for about $313 versus $78.62 for a raw near-mint copy — a 4.0× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Michael Penix Jr. [Silver] #RMI-MPJ?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $407, ahead of PSA 10 at $313. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Michael Penix Jr. [Silver] #RMI-MPJ 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 Michael Penix Jr. [Silver] #RMI-MPJ break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Michael Penix Jr. [Silver] #RMI-MPJ breaks even when it gems about 4% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $122).
Best on iPhone & Android
Check your football card in the Midpoint app
Scan with your camera to measure centering to the millimeter, get an AI grade with corner and edge close-ups, see what your copy is worth, and track it in your portfolio. Free to start.
