Is Zachariah Branch #16 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Zachariah Branch #16 sells for $156 against $32.52 raw: a $123 spread, 4.8× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($57.65) 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)
- $32.52
- PSA 10
- $156
- PSA 9
- $57.65
- Gem premium
- 4.8×
- 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 | $156 | +$98.04 | +$73.04 | −$26.96 |
| PSA 9 | $57.65 | +$0.13 | −$24.87 | −$125 |
| PSA 8 | $1.99 | −$55.53 | −$80.53 | −$181 |
Net = sale price − $32.52 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% | $82.13 | −$0.39 |
| 50% | $107 | +$24.09 |
| 75% | $131 | +$48.56 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 25%. 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 | $202 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| SGC 10 | $175 | −$27.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| PSA 10 | $156 | −$46.44 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $93.00 | −$109 | 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 Zachariah Branch #16 — FAQ
Is Zachariah Branch #16 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Zachariah Branch #16 sells for $156 against $32.52 raw: a $123 spread, 4.8× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($57.65) 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 Zachariah Branch #16 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Zachariah Branch #16 (Football Cards 2025 Panini Score Next Era NIL Autograph) sells for about $156 versus $32.52 for a raw near-mint copy — a 4.8× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Zachariah Branch #16?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $202, ahead of SGC 10 at $175. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Zachariah Branch #16 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 Zachariah Branch #16 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Zachariah Branch #16 breaks even when it gems about 25% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $57.65).
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