Is Micah Parsons #25 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Micah Parsons #25 brings $156 versus $65.37 raw — a $90.84 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($81.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $65.37
- PSA 10
- $156
- PSA 9
- $81.00
- Gem premium
- 2.4×
- 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 | $156 | +$65.84 | +$40.84 | −$59.16 |
| PSA 9 | $81.00 | −$9.37 | −$34.37 | −$134 |
| PSA 8 | $40.00 | −$50.37 | −$75.37 | −$175 |
Net = sale price − $65.37 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% | $99.80 | −$15.57 |
| 50% | $119 | +$3.23 |
| 75% | $137 | +$22.04 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 46%. 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 | $203 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $156 | −$46.79 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $94.00 | −$109 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $85.21 | −$118 | 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 Micah Parsons #25 — FAQ
Is Micah Parsons #25 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Micah Parsons #25 brings $156 versus $65.37 raw — a $90.84 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($81.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Micah Parsons #25 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Micah Parsons #25 (Football Cards 2024 Panini Donruss Optic Sunday Kings) sells for about $156 versus $65.37 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.4× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Micah Parsons #25?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $203, ahead of PSA 10 at $156. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Micah Parsons #25 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 Micah Parsons #25 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Micah Parsons #25 breaks even when it gems about 46% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $81.00).
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