Is Reed Blankenship #PP-RBP worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Reed Blankenship #PP-RBP sells for $98.90 against $19.70 raw: a $79.20 spread, 5.0× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($51.00) 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)
- $19.70
- PSA 10
- $98.90
- PSA 9
- $51.00
- Gem premium
- 5.0×
- 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 | $98.90 | +$54.20 | +$29.20 | −$70.80 |
| PSA 9 | $51.00 | +$6.30 | −$18.70 | −$119 |
| PSA 8 | $38.00 | −$6.70 | −$31.70 | −$132 |
Net = sale price − $19.70 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% | $62.98 | −$6.72 |
| 50% | $74.95 | +$5.25 |
| 75% | $86.93 | +$17.23 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 39%. 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 | $129 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $98.90 | −$30.10 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $59.00 | −$70.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $59.00 | −$70.00 | 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 Reed Blankenship #PP-RBP — FAQ
Is Reed Blankenship #PP-RBP worth grading?
A PSA 10 Reed Blankenship #PP-RBP sells for $98.90 against $19.70 raw: a $79.20 spread, 5.0× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($51.00) 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 Reed Blankenship #PP-RBP worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Reed Blankenship #PP-RBP (Football Cards 2024 Panini Phoenix Phoenician Penmanship) sells for about $98.90 versus $19.70 for a raw near-mint copy — a 5.0× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Reed Blankenship #PP-RBP?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $129, ahead of PSA 10 at $98.90. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Reed Blankenship #PP-RBP 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 Reed Blankenship #PP-RBP break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Reed Blankenship #PP-RBP breaks even when it gems about 39% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $51.00).
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