Is DK Metcalf #27 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 5.4× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 DK Metcalf #27 sells for $109 against $19.99 raw: a $88.74 spread, 5.4× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($25.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $19.99
- PSA 10
- $109
- PSA 9
- $25.00
- Gem premium
- 5.4×
- 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 | $109 | +$63.74 | +$38.74 | −$61.26 |
| PSA 9 | $25.00 | −$19.99 | −$44.99 | −$145 |
| PSA 8 | $22.49 | −$22.50 | −$47.50 | −$148 |
Net = sale price − $19.99 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% | $45.93 | −$24.06 |
| 50% | $66.87 | −$3.12 |
| 75% | $87.80 | +$17.81 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 54%. 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 | $141 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $109 | −$32.27 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $65.00 | −$76.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $65.00 | −$76.00 | 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.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA | CGC | BGS | SGC | Graded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $109 | $65.00 | $141 | $65.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $75.06 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $25.00 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $22.49 |
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Grading DK Metcalf #27 — FAQ
Is DK Metcalf #27 worth grading?
A PSA 10 DK Metcalf #27 sells for $109 against $19.99 raw: a $88.74 spread, 5.4× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($25.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 DK Metcalf #27 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 DK Metcalf #27 (Football Cards 2024 Panini Contenders License to Dominate) sells for about $109 versus $19.99 for a raw near-mint copy — a 5.4× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for DK Metcalf #27?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $141, ahead of PSA 10 at $109. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does DK Metcalf #27 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 DK Metcalf #27 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting DK Metcalf #27 breaks even when it gems about 54% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $25.00).
Is your football card centered well enough to grade?
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