Is Jonathon Brooks #13 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Jonathon Brooks #13 brings $255 versus $123 raw — a $132 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($145) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $123
- PSA 10
- $255
- PSA 9
- $145
- 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 | $255 | +$107 | +$81.91 | −$18.09 |
| PSA 9 | $145 | −$3.09 | −$28.09 | −$128 |
| PSA 8 | $103 | −$45.59 | −$70.59 | −$171 |
Net = sale price − $123 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% | $173 | −$0.59 |
| 50% | $200 | +$26.91 |
| 75% | $228 | +$54.41 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 26%. 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 | $332 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $255 | −$77.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $153 | −$179 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $112 | −$220 | 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 | $255 | $112 | $332 | $153 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $160 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $145 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $103 |
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Grading Jonathon Brooks #13 — FAQ
Is Jonathon Brooks #13 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Jonathon Brooks #13 brings $255 versus $123 raw — a $132 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($145) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Jonathon Brooks #13 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Jonathon Brooks #13 (Football Cards 2024 Panini Donruss Optic Uptowns) sells for about $255 versus $123 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.1× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Jonathon Brooks #13?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $332, ahead of PSA 10 at $255. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Jonathon Brooks #13 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 Jonathon Brooks #13 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Jonathon Brooks #13 breaks even when it gems about 26% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $145).
Is your football card centered well enough to grade?
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