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Is Michael Penix Jr. [Purple Shock] #279 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Michael Penix Jr. [Purple Shock] #279 brings $32.32 versus $2.00 raw — a $30.32 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($14.63) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $2.00
- PSA 10
- $32.32
- PSA 9
- $14.63
- Gem premium
- 16×
- 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 | $32.32 | +$5.32 | −$19.68 | −$120 |
| PSA 9 | $14.63 | −$12.37 | −$37.37 | −$137 |
| PSA 8 | $9.94 | −$17.06 | −$42.06 | −$142 |
Net = sale price − $2.00 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% | $19.05 | −$32.95 |
| 50% | $23.48 | −$28.52 |
| 75% | $27.90 | −$24.10 |
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 | $42.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $32.32 | −$9.68 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $29.51 | −$12.49 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $19.00 | −$23.00 | 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.
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Grading Michael Penix Jr. [Purple Shock] #279 — FAQ
Is Michael Penix Jr. [Purple Shock] #279 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Michael Penix Jr. [Purple Shock] #279 brings $32.32 versus $2.00 raw — a $30.32 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($14.63) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Michael Penix Jr. [Purple Shock] #279 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Michael Penix Jr. [Purple Shock] #279 (Football Cards 2024 Panini Donruss Optic) sells for about $32.32 versus $2.00 for a raw near-mint copy — a 16× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Michael Penix Jr. [Purple Shock] #279?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $42.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $32.32. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Michael Penix Jr. [Purple Shock] #279 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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