Is Tony Compagno #27 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Tony Compagno #27 sells for $9,354 against $34.24 raw: a $9,319 spread, 273× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($1,402) 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)
- $34.24
- PSA 10
- $9,354
- PSA 9
- $1,402
- Gem premium
- 273×
- 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 | $9,354 | +$9,294 | +$9,269 | +$9,169 |
| PSA 9 | $1,402 | +$1,343 | +$1,318 | +$1,218 |
| PSA 8 | $720 | +$661 | +$636 | +$536 |
Net = sale price − $34.24 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% | $3,390 | +$3,306 |
| 50% | $5,378 | +$5,294 |
| 75% | $7,366 | +$7,281 |
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 | $12,160 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $9,354 | −$2,807 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $5,612 | −$6,548 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $5,612 | −$6,548 | 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 | $9,354 | $5,612 | $12,160 | $5,612 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $2,576 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $1,402 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $720 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $644 |
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Grading Tony Compagno #27 — FAQ
Is Tony Compagno #27 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Tony Compagno #27 sells for $9,354 against $34.24 raw: a $9,319 spread, 273× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($1,402) 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 Tony Compagno #27 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Tony Compagno #27 (Football Cards 1948 Bowman) sells for about $9,354 versus $34.24 for a raw near-mint copy — a 273× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Tony Compagno #27?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $12,160, ahead of PSA 10 at $9,354. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Tony Compagno #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.
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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