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Is Peyton Manning [Jersey] #BS-PM worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Peyton Manning [Jersey] #BS-PM sells for $67.36 against $14.24 raw: a $53.12 spread, 4.7× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($39.85) 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)
- $14.24
- PSA 10
- $67.36
- PSA 9
- $39.85
- Gem premium
- 4.7×
- 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 | $67.36 | +$28.12 | +$3.12 | −$96.88 |
| PSA 9 | $39.85 | +$0.61 | −$24.39 | −$124 |
| PSA 8 | $22.98 | −$16.26 | −$41.26 | −$141 |
Net = sale price − $14.24 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% | $46.73 | −$17.51 |
| 50% | $53.61 | −$10.63 |
| 75% | $60.48 | −$3.76 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 89%. 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 | $88.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $67.36 | −$20.64 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $40.00 | −$48.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $40.00 | −$48.00 | 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 Peyton Manning [Jersey] #BS-PM — FAQ
Is Peyton Manning [Jersey] #BS-PM worth grading?
A PSA 10 Peyton Manning [Jersey] #BS-PM sells for $67.36 against $14.24 raw: a $53.12 spread, 4.7× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($39.85) 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 Peyton Manning [Jersey] #BS-PM worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Peyton Manning [Jersey] #BS-PM (Football Cards 2006 Bowman Sterling) sells for about $67.36 versus $14.24 for a raw near-mint copy — a 4.7× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Peyton Manning [Jersey] #BS-PM?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $88.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $67.36. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Peyton Manning [Jersey] #BS-PM 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 Peyton Manning [Jersey] #BS-PM break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Peyton Manning [Jersey] #BS-PM breaks even when it gems about 89% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $39.85).
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