Is Caleb Williams / Jim McMahon [Dusk] #C-5 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Caleb Williams / Jim McMahon [Dusk] #C-5 brings $66.00 versus $29.13 raw — a $36.87 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($52.52) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $29.13
- PSA 10
- $66.00
- PSA 9
- $52.52
- Gem premium
- 2.3×
- As of
- Sep 3, 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 | $66.00 | +$11.87 | −$13.13 | −$113 |
| PSA 9 | $52.52 | −$1.61 | −$26.61 | −$127 |
| PSA 8 | $30.42 | −$23.71 | −$48.71 | −$149 |
Net = sale price − $29.13 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% | $55.89 | −$23.24 |
| 50% | $59.26 | −$19.87 |
| 75% | $62.63 | −$16.50 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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 | $86.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $66.00 | −$20.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $40.00 | −$46.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $40.00 | −$46.00 | 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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Is Caleb Williams / Jim McMahon [Dusk] #C-5 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Caleb Williams / Jim McMahon [Dusk] #C-5 brings $66.00 versus $29.13 raw — a $36.87 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($52.52) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Caleb Williams / Jim McMahon [Dusk] #C-5 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Caleb Williams / Jim McMahon [Dusk] #C-5 (Football Cards 2024 Topps Midnight Constellations) sells for about $66.00 versus $29.13 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.3× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Caleb Williams / Jim McMahon [Dusk] #C-5?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $86.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $66.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Caleb Williams / Jim McMahon [Dusk] #C-5 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.
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