Is T.J. Watt #7 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 T.J. Watt #7 sells for $80.00 against $31.05 raw: a $48.95 spread, 2.6× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($56.09) 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)
- $31.05
- PSA 10
- $80.00
- PSA 9
- $56.09
- Gem premium
- 2.6×
- 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 | $80.00 | +$23.95 | −$1.05 | −$101 |
| PSA 9 | $56.09 | +$0.04 | −$24.96 | −$125 |
| PSA 8 | $32.25 | −$23.80 | −$48.80 | −$149 |
Net = sale price − $31.05 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% | $62.07 | −$18.98 |
| 50% | $68.05 | −$13.00 |
| 75% | $74.02 | −$7.03 |
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 | $104 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $80.00 | −$24.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $48.00 | −$56.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $48.00 | −$56.00 | 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 | $80.00 | $48.00 | $104 | $48.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $78.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $56.09 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $32.25 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $14.38 |
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Grading T.J. Watt #7 — FAQ
Is T.J. Watt #7 worth grading?
A PSA 10 T.J. Watt #7 sells for $80.00 against $31.05 raw: a $48.95 spread, 2.6× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($56.09) 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 T.J. Watt #7 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 T.J. Watt #7 (Football Cards 2025 Panini Score Showtime) sells for about $80.00 versus $31.05 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.6× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for T.J. Watt #7?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $104, ahead of PSA 10 at $80.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does T.J. Watt #7 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.
Is your football card centered well enough to grade?
Centering makes or breaks a PSA 10. Scan any card with Midpoint to measure its exact centering, get a grade estimate, and see what your copy is actually worth.
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