Is Marcus Allen #3 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Marcus Allen #3 brings $121 versus $67.40 raw — a $53.19 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($78.90) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $67.40
- PSA 10
- $121
- PSA 9
- $78.90
- 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 | $121 | +$28.19 | +$3.19 | −$96.81 |
| PSA 9 | $78.90 | −$13.50 | −$38.50 | −$139 |
| PSA 8 | $42.32 | −$50.08 | −$75.08 | −$175 |
Net = sale price − $67.40 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% | $89.32 | −$28.08 |
| 50% | $99.75 | −$17.66 |
| 75% | $110 | −$7.23 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 92%. 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 | $157 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $121 | −$36.41 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $72.00 | −$85.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $72.00 | −$85.00 | 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.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA | CGC | BGS | SGC | Graded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $121 | $72.00 | $157 | $72.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $78.94 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $78.90 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $42.32 |
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Grading Marcus Allen #3 — FAQ
Is Marcus Allen #3 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Marcus Allen #3 brings $121 versus $67.40 raw — a $53.19 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($78.90) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Marcus Allen #3 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Marcus Allen #3 (Football Cards 2024 Panini Obsidian Black Stained Glass) sells for about $121 versus $67.40 for a raw near-mint copy — a 1.8× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Marcus Allen #3?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $157, ahead of PSA 10 at $121. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Marcus Allen #3 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 Marcus Allen #3 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Marcus Allen #3 breaks even when it gems about 92% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $78.90).
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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