Is Malik Nabers #5 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Malik Nabers #5 brings $275 versus $119 raw — a $156 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($128) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $119
- PSA 10
- $275
- PSA 9
- $128
- Gem premium
- 2.3×
- As of
- Jul 11, 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 | $275 | +$131 | +$106 | +$5.84 |
| PSA 9 | $128 | −$16.69 | −$41.69 | −$142 |
| PSA 8 | $71.20 | −$72.99 | −$97.99 | −$198 |
Net = sale price − $119 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% | $164 | −$4.81 |
| 50% | $201 | +$32.07 |
| 75% | $238 | +$68.96 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 28%. 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 | $358 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $275 | −$82.97 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $165 | −$193 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $130 | −$228 | 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.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA | CGC | BGS | SGC | Graded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $275 | $165 | $358 | $130 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $140 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $128 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $71.20 |
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Grading Malik Nabers #5 — FAQ
Is Malik Nabers #5 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Malik Nabers #5 brings $275 versus $119 raw — a $156 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($128) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Malik Nabers #5 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Malik Nabers #5 (Football Cards 2024 Panini Donruss Optic Rookie Kings) sells for about $275 versus $119 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.3× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Malik Nabers #5?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $358, ahead of PSA 10 at $275. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Malik Nabers #5 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 Malik Nabers #5 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Malik Nabers #5 breaks even when it gems about 28% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $128).
Is your football card centered well enough to grade?
Centering makes or breaks a PSA 10. Scan any card with Midpoint to measure its exact centering, get a grade estimate, and see what your copy is actually worth.
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