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Is Sean Taylor [Gold Medallion] #54 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Sean Taylor [Gold Medallion] #54 sells for $189 against $15.03 raw: a $174 spread, 13× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($44.39) 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)
- $15.03
- PSA 10
- $189
- PSA 9
- $44.39
- Gem premium
- 13×
- As of
- Sep 3, 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 | $189 | +$149 | +$124 | +$24.23 |
| PSA 9 | $44.39 | +$4.36 | −$20.64 | −$121 |
| PSA 8 | $25.12 | −$14.91 | −$39.91 | −$140 |
Net = sale price − $15.03 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% | $80.61 | +$15.58 |
| 50% | $117 | +$51.79 |
| 75% | $153 | +$88.01 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 14%. 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 | $246 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $189 | −$56.74 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $114 | −$132 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $114 | −$132 | 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 Sean Taylor [Gold Medallion] #54 — FAQ
Is Sean Taylor [Gold Medallion] #54 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Sean Taylor [Gold Medallion] #54 sells for $189 against $15.03 raw: a $174 spread, 13× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($44.39) 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 Sean Taylor [Gold Medallion] #54 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Sean Taylor [Gold Medallion] #54 (Football Cards 2005 Ultra) sells for about $189 versus $15.03 for a raw near-mint copy — a 13× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Sean Taylor [Gold Medallion] #54?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $246, ahead of PSA 10 at $189. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Sean Taylor [Gold Medallion] #54 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 Sean Taylor [Gold Medallion] #54 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Sean Taylor [Gold Medallion] #54 breaks even when it gems about 14% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $44.39).
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