Is Tom Brady #105 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Tom Brady #105 sells for $194 against $19.98 raw: a $174 spread, 9.7× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($51.20) 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)
- $19.98
- PSA 10
- $194
- PSA 9
- $51.20
- Gem premium
- 9.7×
- 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 | $194 | +$149 | +$124 | +$23.53 |
| PSA 9 | $51.20 | +$6.22 | −$18.78 | −$119 |
| PSA 8 | $26.75 | −$18.23 | −$43.23 | −$143 |
Net = sale price − $19.98 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% | $86.78 | +$16.80 |
| 50% | $122 | +$52.37 |
| 75% | $158 | +$87.95 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 13%. 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 | $252 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $194 | −$58.49 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $116 | −$136 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $116 | −$136 | 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 | $194 | $116 | $252 | $116 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $77.59 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $51.20 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $26.75 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $14.99 |
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Grading Tom Brady #105 — FAQ
Is Tom Brady #105 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Tom Brady #105 sells for $194 against $19.98 raw: a $174 spread, 9.7× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($51.20) 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 Tom Brady #105 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Tom Brady #105 (Football Cards 2006 Topps Finest) sells for about $194 versus $19.98 for a raw near-mint copy — a 9.7× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Tom Brady #105?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $252, ahead of PSA 10 at $194. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Tom Brady #105 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 Tom Brady #105 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Tom Brady #105 breaks even when it gems about 13% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $51.20).
Is your football card centered well enough to grade?
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