Is Tom Kalmanir #125 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Tom Kalmanir #125 sells for $2,878 against $11.12 raw: a $2,867 spread, 259× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($921) 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)
- $11.12
- PSA 10
- $2,878
- PSA 9
- $921
- Gem premium
- 259×
- 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 | $2,878 | +$2,842 | +$2,817 | +$2,717 |
| PSA 9 | $921 | +$885 | +$860 | +$760 |
| PSA 8 | $97.89 | +$61.77 | +$36.77 | −$63.23 |
Net = sale price − $11.12 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% | $1,410 | +$1,349 |
| 50% | $1,900 | +$1,838 |
| 75% | $2,389 | +$2,328 |
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 | $3,742 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $2,878 | −$864 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $1,727 | −$2,015 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $1,727 | −$2,015 | 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 | $2,878 | $1,727 | $3,742 | $1,727 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $1,013 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $921 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $97.89 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $41.90 |
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Grading Tom Kalmanir #125 — FAQ
Is Tom Kalmanir #125 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Tom Kalmanir #125 sells for $2,878 against $11.12 raw: a $2,867 spread, 259× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($921) 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 Tom Kalmanir #125 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Tom Kalmanir #125 (Football Cards 1950 Bowman) sells for about $2,878 versus $11.12 for a raw near-mint copy — a 259× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Tom Kalmanir #125?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $3,742, ahead of PSA 10 at $2,878. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Tom Kalmanir #125 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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