Is Caleb Williams #1 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Caleb Williams #1 brings $767 versus $299 raw — a $468 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($323) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $299
- PSA 10
- $767
- PSA 9
- $323
- 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 | $767 | +$443 | +$418 | +$318 |
| PSA 9 | $323 | −$1.22 | −$26.22 | −$126 |
| PSA 8 | $116 | −$208 | −$233 | −$333 |
Net = sale price − $299 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% | $434 | +$84.84 |
| 50% | $545 | +$196 |
| 75% | $656 | +$307 |
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 | $997 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $767 | −$230 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $460 | −$537 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $342 | −$656 | 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 Caleb Williams #1 — FAQ
Is Caleb Williams #1 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Caleb Williams #1 brings $767 versus $299 raw — a $468 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($323) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Caleb Williams #1 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Caleb Williams #1 (Football Cards 2024 Panini Donruss Optic Rookie Kings) sells for about $767 versus $299 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.6× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Caleb Williams #1?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $997, ahead of PSA 10 at $767. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Caleb Williams #1 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 Caleb Williams #1 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Caleb Williams #1 breaks even when it gems about 6% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $323).
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