Is Baker Mayfield #10 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Baker Mayfield #10 sells for $399 against $100 raw: a $299 spread, 4.0× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($136) 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)
- $100
- PSA 10
- $399
- PSA 9
- $136
- Gem premium
- 4.0×
- 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 | $399 | +$274 | +$249 | +$149 |
| PSA 9 | $136 | +$10.36 | −$14.64 | −$115 |
| PSA 8 | $91.54 | −$33.60 | −$58.60 | −$159 |
Net = sale price − $100 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% | $201 | +$51.32 |
| 50% | $267 | +$117 |
| 75% | $333 | +$183 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 6%. 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 | $519 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $399 | −$120 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $240 | −$279 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $240 | −$279 | 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 Baker Mayfield #10 — FAQ
Is Baker Mayfield #10 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Baker Mayfield #10 sells for $399 against $100 raw: a $299 spread, 4.0× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($136) 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 Baker Mayfield #10 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Baker Mayfield #10 (Football Cards 2024 Panini Donruss Optic Passing Grade Autograph) sells for about $399 versus $100 for a raw near-mint copy — a 4.0× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Baker Mayfield #10?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $519, ahead of PSA 10 at $399. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Baker Mayfield #10 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 Baker Mayfield #10 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Baker Mayfield #10 breaks even when it gems about 6% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $136).
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