Is Otto Graham #45 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Otto Graham #45 sells for $146,400 against $301 raw: a $146,099 spread, 487× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($122,000) 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)
- $301
- PSA 10
- $146,400
- PSA 9
- $122,000
- Gem premium
- 487×
- 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 | $146,400 | +$146,074 | +$146,049 | +$145,949 |
| PSA 9 | $122,000 | +$121,674 | +$121,649 | +$121,549 |
| PSA 8 | $9,721 | +$9,395 | +$9,370 | +$9,270 |
Net = sale price − $301 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% | $128,100 | +$127,749 |
| 50% | $134,200 | +$133,849 |
| 75% | $140,300 | +$139,949 |
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 | $190,320 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $146,400 | −$43,920 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $87,840 | −$102,480 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $87,840 | −$102,480 | 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 | $146,400 | $87,840 | $190,320 | $87,840 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $134,200 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $122,000 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $9,721 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $3,300 |
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Grading Otto Graham #45 — FAQ
Is Otto Graham #45 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Otto Graham #45 sells for $146,400 against $301 raw: a $146,099 spread, 487× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($122,000) 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 Otto Graham #45 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Otto Graham #45 (Football Cards 1950 Bowman) sells for about $146,400 versus $301 for a raw near-mint copy — a 487× premium as of Aug 16, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Otto Graham #45?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $190,320, ahead of PSA 10 at $146,400. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Otto Graham #45 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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