Is Bo Nix [Mercury] #PPM-BN worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Bo Nix [Mercury] #PPM-BN brings $280 versus $129 raw — a $150 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($150) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $129
- PSA 10
- $280
- PSA 9
- $150
- Gem premium
- 2.2×
- 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 | $280 | +$125 | +$100 | +$0.46 |
| PSA 9 | $150 | −$4.09 | −$29.09 | −$129 |
| PSA 8 | $85.12 | −$68.97 | −$93.97 | −$194 |
Net = sale price − $129 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% | $182 | +$3.30 |
| 50% | $215 | +$35.69 |
| 75% | $247 | +$68.07 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 22%. 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 | $363 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $280 | −$83.45 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $168 | −$195 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $168 | −$195 | 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 Bo Nix [Mercury] #PPM-BN — FAQ
Is Bo Nix [Mercury] #PPM-BN worth grading?
A PSA 10 Bo Nix [Mercury] #PPM-BN brings $280 versus $129 raw — a $150 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($150) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Bo Nix [Mercury] #PPM-BN worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Bo Nix [Mercury] #PPM-BN (Football Cards 2024 Topps Cosmic Chrome Planetary Pursuit) sells for about $280 versus $129 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.2× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Bo Nix [Mercury] #PPM-BN?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $363, ahead of PSA 10 at $280. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Bo Nix [Mercury] #PPM-BN 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 Bo Nix [Mercury] #PPM-BN break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Bo Nix [Mercury] #PPM-BN breaks even when it gems about 22% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $150).
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