Is Mike Evans [Extraterrestrial] #285 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Mike Evans [Extraterrestrial] #285 sells for $115 against $21.74 raw: a $92.77 spread, 5.3× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($79.00) 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)
- $21.74
- PSA 10
- $115
- PSA 9
- $79.00
- Gem premium
- 5.3×
- 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 | $115 | +$67.77 | +$42.77 | −$57.23 |
| PSA 9 | $79.00 | +$32.26 | +$7.26 | −$92.74 |
| PSA 8 | $23.98 | −$22.76 | −$47.76 | −$148 |
Net = sale price − $21.74 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% | $87.88 | +$16.14 |
| 50% | $96.75 | +$25.02 |
| 75% | $106 | +$33.89 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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 | $149 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $115 | −$34.49 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $69.00 | −$80.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $69.00 | −$80.00 | 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 Mike Evans [Extraterrestrial] #285 — FAQ
Is Mike Evans [Extraterrestrial] #285 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Mike Evans [Extraterrestrial] #285 sells for $115 against $21.74 raw: a $92.77 spread, 5.3× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($79.00) 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 Mike Evans [Extraterrestrial] #285 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Mike Evans [Extraterrestrial] #285 (Football Cards 2025 Panini Score) sells for about $115 versus $21.74 for a raw near-mint copy — a 5.3× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Mike Evans [Extraterrestrial] #285?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $149, ahead of PSA 10 at $115. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Mike Evans [Extraterrestrial] #285 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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