Is Porter Payne #95 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Porter Payne #95 sells for $14,725 against $59.99 raw: a $14,665 spread, 245× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($2,204) 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)
- $59.99
- PSA 10
- $14,725
- PSA 9
- $2,204
- Gem premium
- 245×
- 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 | $14,725 | +$14,640 | +$14,615 | +$14,515 |
| PSA 9 | $2,204 | +$2,119 | +$2,094 | +$1,994 |
| PSA 8 | $836 | +$751 | +$726 | +$626 |
Net = sale price − $59.99 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% | $5,334 | +$5,224 |
| 50% | $8,465 | +$8,355 |
| 75% | $11,595 | +$11,485 |
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 | $19,143 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $14,725 | −$4,418 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $8,835 | −$10,308 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $8,835 | −$10,308 | 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 | $14,725 | $8,835 | $19,143 | $8,835 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $4,049 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $2,204 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $836 |
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Grading Porter Payne #95 — FAQ
Is Porter Payne #95 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Porter Payne #95 sells for $14,725 against $59.99 raw: a $14,665 spread, 245× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($2,204) 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 Porter Payne #95 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Porter Payne #95 (Football Cards 1948 Leaf) sells for about $14,725 versus $59.99 for a raw near-mint copy — a 245× premium as of Aug 16, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Porter Payne #95?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $19,143, ahead of PSA 10 at $14,725. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Porter Payne #95 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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