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Is Michael Penix Jr. [Black Pandora] #7 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Michael Penix Jr. [Black Pandora] #7 brings $364 versus $142 raw — a $222 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($99.43) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $142
- PSA 10
- $364
- PSA 9
- $99.43
- Gem premium
- 2.6×
- 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 | $364 | +$197 | +$172 | +$71.53 |
| PSA 9 | $99.43 | −$67.61 | −$92.61 | −$193 |
Net = sale price − $142 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% | $165 | −$26.57 |
| 50% | $232 | +$39.46 |
| 75% | $298 | +$105 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 35%. 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 | $473 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $364 | −$109 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $218 | −$255 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $218 | −$255 | 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. [Black Pandora] #7 — FAQ
Is Michael Penix Jr. [Black Pandora] #7 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Michael Penix Jr. [Black Pandora] #7 brings $364 versus $142 raw — a $222 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($99.43) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 Michael Penix Jr. [Black Pandora] #7 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Michael Penix Jr. [Black Pandora] #7 (Football Cards 2024 Panini Donruss Optic My House) sells for about $364 versus $142 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.6× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Michael Penix Jr. [Black Pandora] #7?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $473, ahead of PSA 10 at $364. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Michael Penix Jr. [Black Pandora] #7 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 Michael Penix Jr. [Black Pandora] #7 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Michael Penix Jr. [Black Pandora] #7 breaks even when it gems about 35% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $99.43).
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