Is Maxx Crosby #22 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Maxx Crosby #22 brings $290 versus $175 raw — a $115 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($200) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $175
- PSA 10
- $290
- PSA 9
- $200
- Gem premium
- 1.7×
- 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 | $290 | +$90.14 | +$65.14 | −$34.86 |
| PSA 9 | $200 | +$0.00 | −$25.00 | −$125 |
| PSA 8 | $165 | −$35.00 | −$60.00 | −$160 |
Net = sale price − $175 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% | $223 | −$2.47 |
| 50% | $245 | +$20.07 |
| 75% | $268 | +$42.61 |
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 | $377 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $290 | −$86.86 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $220 | −$157 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $174 | −$203 | 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 | $290 | $174 | $377 | $220 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $230 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $200 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $165 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $120 |
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Grading Maxx Crosby #22 — FAQ
Is Maxx Crosby #22 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Maxx Crosby #22 brings $290 versus $175 raw — a $115 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($200) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Maxx Crosby #22 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Maxx Crosby #22 (Football Cards 2024 Panini Donruss Optic Uptowns) sells for about $290 versus $175 for a raw near-mint copy — a 1.7× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Maxx Crosby #22?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $377, ahead of PSA 10 at $290. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Maxx Crosby #22 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 Maxx Crosby #22 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Maxx Crosby #22 breaks even when it gems about 28% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $200).
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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