Is Sid Luckman #15 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Sid Luckman #15 sells for $45,261 against $208 raw: a $45,053 spread, 218× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($6,766) 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)
- $208
- PSA 10
- $45,261
- PSA 9
- $6,766
- Gem premium
- 218×
- 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 | $45,261 | +$45,028 | +$45,003 | +$44,903 |
| PSA 9 | $6,766 | +$6,534 | +$6,509 | +$6,409 |
| PSA 8 | $3,850 | +$3,618 | +$3,593 | +$3,493 |
Net = sale price − $208 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% | $16,390 | +$16,132 |
| 50% | $26,013 | +$25,756 |
| 75% | $35,637 | +$35,380 |
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 | $58,839 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $45,261 | −$13,578 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $27,156 | −$31,683 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $27,156 | −$31,683 | 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 | $45,261 | $27,156 | $58,839 | $27,156 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $12,415 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $6,766 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $3,850 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $1,400 |
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Grading Sid Luckman #15 — FAQ
Is Sid Luckman #15 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Sid Luckman #15 sells for $45,261 against $208 raw: a $45,053 spread, 218× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($6,766) 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 Sid Luckman #15 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Sid Luckman #15 (Football Cards 1949 Leaf) sells for about $45,261 versus $208 for a raw near-mint copy — a 218× premium as of Aug 16, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Sid Luckman #15?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $58,839, ahead of PSA 10 at $45,261. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Sid Luckman #15 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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