Is Visco Grgich #68 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Visco Grgich #68 sells for $2,472 against $9.79 raw: a $2,462 spread, 253× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($795) 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)
- $9.79
- PSA 10
- $2,472
- PSA 9
- $795
- Gem premium
- 253×
- 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 | $2,472 | +$2,437 | +$2,412 | +$2,312 |
| PSA 9 | $795 | +$760 | +$735 | +$635 |
| PSA 8 | $98.54 | +$63.75 | +$38.75 | −$61.25 |
Net = sale price − $9.79 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% | $1,214 | +$1,154 |
| 50% | $1,633 | +$1,574 |
| 75% | $2,053 | +$1,993 |
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 | $3,214 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $2,472 | −$742 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $1,483 | −$1,731 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $1,483 | −$1,731 | 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 | $2,472 | $1,483 | $3,214 | $1,483 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $875 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $795 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $98.54 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $56.18 |
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Grading Visco Grgich #68 — FAQ
Is Visco Grgich #68 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Visco Grgich #68 sells for $2,472 against $9.79 raw: a $2,462 spread, 253× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($795) 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 Visco Grgich #68 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Visco Grgich #68 (Football Cards 1951 Bowman) sells for about $2,472 versus $9.79 for a raw near-mint copy — a 253× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Visco Grgich #68?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $3,214, ahead of PSA 10 at $2,472. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Visco Grgich #68 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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