Is Terry Bradshaw #25 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Terry Bradshaw #25 sells for $261 against $140 raw: a $121 spread, 1.9× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($168) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $140
- PSA 10
- $261
- PSA 9
- $168
- Gem premium
- 1.9×
- 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 | $261 | +$96.00 | +$71.00 | −$29.00 |
| PSA 9 | $168 | +$2.72 | −$22.28 | −$122 |
| PSA 8 | $112 | −$52.62 | −$77.62 | −$178 |
Net = sale price − $140 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% | $191 | +$1.04 |
| 50% | $214 | +$24.36 |
| 75% | $238 | +$47.68 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 24%. 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 | $339 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $261 | −$78.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $157 | −$182 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $157 | −$182 | 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 Terry Bradshaw #25 — FAQ
Is Terry Bradshaw #25 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Terry Bradshaw #25 sells for $261 against $140 raw: a $121 spread, 1.9× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($168) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Terry Bradshaw #25 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Terry Bradshaw #25 (Football Cards 2024 Panini Donruss Optic Uptowns) sells for about $261 versus $140 for a raw near-mint copy — a 1.9× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Terry Bradshaw #25?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $339, ahead of PSA 10 at $261. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Terry Bradshaw #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 Terry Bradshaw #25 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Terry Bradshaw #25 breaks even when it gems about 24% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $168).
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