Is Jack Nicklaus #JN-G worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Jack Nicklaus #JN-G sells for $3,745 against $246 raw: a $3,500 spread, 15× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($731) 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)
- $246
- PSA 10
- $3,745
- PSA 9
- $731
- Gem premium
- 15×
- As of
- Aug 16, 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 | $3,745 | +$3,475 | +$3,450 | +$3,350 |
| PSA 9 | $731 | +$460 | +$435 | +$335 |
| PSA 8 | $396 | +$125 | +$100 | +$0.16 |
Net = sale price − $246 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% | $1,484 | +$1,189 |
| 50% | $2,238 | +$1,943 |
| 75% | $2,992 | +$2,696 |
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 | $4,869 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $3,745 | −$1,124 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $2,247 | −$2,622 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $2,247 | −$2,622 | 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 | $3,745 | $2,247 | $4,869 | $2,247 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $1,093 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $731 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $396 |
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Grading Jack Nicklaus #JN-G — FAQ
Is Jack Nicklaus #JN-G worth grading?
A PSA 10 Jack Nicklaus #JN-G sells for $3,745 against $246 raw: a $3,500 spread, 15× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($731) 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 Jack Nicklaus #JN-G worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Jack Nicklaus #JN-G (Golf Cards 2002 Upper Deck Authentic Golf Glove) sells for about $3,745 versus $246 for a raw near-mint copy — a 15× premium as of Aug 16, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Jack Nicklaus #JN-G?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $4,869, ahead of PSA 10 at $3,745. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Jack Nicklaus #JN-G 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 golf 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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