Is Jalen Hurts #16 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Jalen Hurts #16 brings $710 versus $400 raw — a $310 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($392) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $400
- PSA 10
- $710
- PSA 9
- $392
- Gem premium
- 1.8×
- 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 | $710 | +$285 | +$260 | +$160 |
| PSA 9 | $392 | −$33.09 | −$58.09 | −$158 |
| PSA 8 | $230 | −$195 | −$220 | −$320 |
Net = sale price − $400 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% | $471 | +$21.37 |
| 50% | $551 | +$101 |
| 75% | $630 | +$180 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 18%. 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 | $923 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $710 | −$213 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $426 | −$497 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $426 | −$497 | 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 | $710 | $426 | $923 | $426 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $696 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $392 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $230 |
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Grading Jalen Hurts #16 — FAQ
Is Jalen Hurts #16 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Jalen Hurts #16 brings $710 versus $400 raw — a $310 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($392) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 Jalen Hurts #16 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Jalen Hurts #16 (Football Cards 2024 Panini Obsidian Black Color Blast) sells for about $710 versus $400 for a raw near-mint copy — a 1.8× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Jalen Hurts #16?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $923, ahead of PSA 10 at $710. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Jalen Hurts #16 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 Jalen Hurts #16 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Jalen Hurts #16 breaks even when it gems about 18% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $392).
Is your football card centered well enough to grade?
Centering makes or breaks a PSA 10. Scan any card with Midpoint to measure its exact centering, get a grade estimate, and see what your copy is actually worth.
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