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Is Aaron Rodgers [Platinum] #16 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Aaron Rodgers [Platinum] #16 sells for $201 against $12.03 raw: a $189 spread, 17× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($46.22) 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)
- $12.03
- PSA 10
- $201
- PSA 9
- $46.22
- Gem premium
- 17×
- 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 | $201 | +$164 | +$139 | +$38.69 |
| PSA 9 | $46.22 | +$9.19 | −$15.81 | −$116 |
| PSA 8 | $25.19 | −$11.84 | −$36.84 | −$137 |
Net = sale price − $12.03 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% | $84.84 | +$22.81 |
| 50% | $123 | +$61.44 |
| 75% | $162 | +$100 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 10%. 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 | $261 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $201 | −$60.28 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $120 | −$141 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $120 | −$141 | 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 | $201 | $120 | $261 | $120 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $77.50 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $46.22 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $25.19 |
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Grading Aaron Rodgers [Platinum] #16 — FAQ
Is Aaron Rodgers [Platinum] #16 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Aaron Rodgers [Platinum] #16 sells for $201 against $12.03 raw: a $189 spread, 17× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($46.22) 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 Aaron Rodgers [Platinum] #16 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Aaron Rodgers [Platinum] #16 (Football Cards 2005 Upper Deck Rookie Premiere) sells for about $201 versus $12.03 for a raw near-mint copy — a 17× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Aaron Rodgers [Platinum] #16?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $261, ahead of PSA 10 at $201. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Aaron Rodgers [Platinum] #16 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 Aaron Rodgers [Platinum] #16 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Aaron Rodgers [Platinum] #16 breaks even when it gems about 10% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $46.22).
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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