Is Bo Nix #6 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 39× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Bo Nix #6 sells for $58.54 against $1.52 raw: a $57.02 spread, 39× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($20.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $1.52
- PSA 10
- $58.54
- PSA 9
- $20.00
- Gem premium
- 39×
- 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 | $58.54 | +$32.02 | +$7.02 | −$92.98 |
| PSA 9 | $20.00 | −$6.52 | −$31.52 | −$132 |
| PSA 8 | $11.25 | −$15.27 | −$40.27 | −$140 |
Net = sale price − $1.52 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% | $29.63 | −$21.89 |
| 50% | $39.27 | −$12.25 |
| 75% | $48.91 | −$2.62 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 82%. 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 | $76.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $58.54 | −$17.46 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $35.00 | −$41.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $35.00 | −$41.00 | 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 Bo Nix #6 — FAQ
Is Bo Nix #6 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Bo Nix #6 sells for $58.54 against $1.52 raw: a $57.02 spread, 39× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($20.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Bo Nix #6 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Bo Nix #6 (Football Cards 2024 Panini Donruss Optic Retro Series) sells for about $58.54 versus $1.52 for a raw near-mint copy — a 39× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Bo Nix #6?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $76.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $58.54. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Bo Nix #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 Bo Nix #6 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Bo Nix #6 breaks even when it gems about 82% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $20.00).
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