Is Jonathon Brooks #12 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Jonathon Brooks #12 brings $185 versus $137 raw — a $47.54 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($136) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $137
- PSA 10
- $185
- PSA 9
- $136
- Gem premium
- 1.3×
- 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 | $185 | +$22.54 | −$2.46 | −$102 |
| PSA 9 | $136 | −$26.38 | −$51.38 | −$151 |
| PSA 8 | $101 | −$61.74 | −$86.74 | −$187 |
Net = sale price − $137 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% | $148 | −$39.15 |
| 50% | $161 | −$26.92 |
| 75% | $173 | −$14.69 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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 | $241 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $185 | −$56.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $111 | −$130 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $111 | −$130 | 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 Jonathon Brooks #12 — FAQ
Is Jonathon Brooks #12 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Jonathon Brooks #12 brings $185 versus $137 raw — a $47.54 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($136) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 Jonathon Brooks #12 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Jonathon Brooks #12 (Football Cards 2024 Panini Obsidian Black Color Blast) sells for about $185 versus $137 for a raw near-mint copy — a 1.3× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Jonathon Brooks #12?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $241, ahead of PSA 10 at $185. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Jonathon Brooks #12 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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