Is Johnny Unitas (R) [Prizm] #6 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Johnny Unitas (R) [Prizm] #6 brings $148 versus $59.99 raw — a $88.08 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($60.90) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $59.99
- PSA 10
- $148
- PSA 9
- $60.90
- Gem premium
- 2.5×
- 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 | $148 | +$63.08 | +$38.08 | −$61.92 |
| PSA 9 | $60.90 | −$24.09 | −$49.09 | −$149 |
| PSA 8 | $42.75 | −$42.24 | −$67.24 | −$167 |
Net = sale price − $59.99 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% | $82.69 | −$27.30 |
| 50% | $104 | −$5.51 |
| 75% | $126 | +$16.29 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 56%. 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 | $192 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $148 | −$43.93 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $89.00 | −$103 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $89.00 | −$103 | 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 Johnny Unitas (R) [Prizm] #6 — FAQ
Is Johnny Unitas (R) [Prizm] #6 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Johnny Unitas (R) [Prizm] #6 brings $148 versus $59.99 raw — a $88.08 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($60.90) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Johnny Unitas (R) [Prizm] #6 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Johnny Unitas (R) [Prizm] #6 (Football Cards 2012 Panini Prizm Decade Dominance) sells for about $148 versus $59.99 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.5× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Johnny Unitas (R) [Prizm] #6?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $192, ahead of PSA 10 at $148. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Johnny Unitas (R) [Prizm] #6 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 Johnny Unitas (R) [Prizm] #6 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Johnny Unitas (R) [Prizm] #6 breaks even when it gems about 56% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $60.90).
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