Is DK Metcalf #6 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 DK Metcalf #6 brings $121 versus $67.15 raw — a $53.60 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($64.50) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $67.15
- PSA 10
- $121
- PSA 9
- $64.50
- Gem premium
- 1.8×
- 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 | $121 | +$28.60 | +$3.60 | −$96.40 |
| PSA 9 | $64.50 | −$27.65 | −$52.65 | −$153 |
| PSA 8 | $33.54 | −$58.61 | −$83.61 | −$184 |
Net = sale price − $67.15 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% | $78.56 | −$38.59 |
| 50% | $92.63 | −$24.53 |
| 75% | $107 | −$10.46 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 94%. 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 | $157 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $121 | −$36.25 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $75.50 | −$81.50 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $72.00 | −$85.00 | 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.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA | CGC | BGS | SGC | Graded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $121 | $75.50 | $157 | $72.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $69.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $64.50 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $33.54 |
Run your own numbers
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Grading DK Metcalf #6 — FAQ
Is DK Metcalf #6 worth grading?
A PSA 10 DK Metcalf #6 brings $121 versus $67.15 raw — a $53.60 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($64.50) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 DK Metcalf #6 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 DK Metcalf #6 (Football Cards 2024 Panini Donruss Optic Sunday Kings) sells for about $121 versus $67.15 for a raw near-mint copy — a 1.8× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for DK Metcalf #6?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $157, ahead of PSA 10 at $121. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does DK Metcalf #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 DK Metcalf #6 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting DK Metcalf #6 breaks even when it gems about 94% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $64.50).
Is your football card centered well enough to grade?
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