Is Micah Parsons #25 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Micah Parsons #25 brings $165 versus $77.88 raw — a $87.12 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($60.00) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $77.88
- PSA 10
- $165
- PSA 9
- $60.00
- Gem premium
- 2.1×
- 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 | $165 | +$62.12 | +$37.12 | −$62.88 |
| PSA 9 | $60.00 | −$42.88 | −$67.88 | −$168 |
| PSA 8 | $40.00 | −$62.88 | −$87.88 | −$188 |
Net = sale price − $77.88 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% | $86.25 | −$41.63 |
| 50% | $113 | −$15.38 |
| 75% | $139 | +$10.87 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 65%. 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 | $215 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $165 | −$50.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $99.00 | −$116 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $88.00 | −$127 | 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 | $165 | $99.00 | $215 | $88.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $122 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $60.00 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $40.00 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $32.00 |
Run your own numbers
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Grading Micah Parsons #25 — FAQ
Is Micah Parsons #25 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Micah Parsons #25 brings $165 versus $77.88 raw — a $87.12 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($60.00) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
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 $165 versus $77.88 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.1× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Micah Parsons #25?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $215, ahead of PSA 10 at $165. 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 65% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $60.00).
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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