Is Art Donovan #46 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Art Donovan #46 sells for $21,237 against $87.65 raw: a $21,149 spread, 242× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($15,000) 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)
- $87.65
- PSA 10
- $21,237
- PSA 9
- $15,000
- Gem premium
- 242×
- As of
- Sep 4, 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 | $21,237 | +$21,124 | +$21,099 | +$20,999 |
| PSA 9 | $15,000 | +$14,887 | +$14,862 | +$14,762 |
| PSA 8 | $5,976 | +$5,863 | +$5,838 | +$5,738 |
Net = sale price − $87.65 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% | $16,559 | +$16,421 |
| 50% | $18,118 | +$17,981 |
| 75% | $19,677 | +$19,540 |
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 | $27,608 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $21,237 | −$6,371 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $12,742 | −$14,866 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $12,742 | −$14,866 | 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.
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Grading Art Donovan #46 — FAQ
Is Art Donovan #46 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Art Donovan #46 sells for $21,237 against $87.65 raw: a $21,149 spread, 242× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($15,000) 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 Art Donovan #46 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Art Donovan #46 (Football Cards 1952 Bowman Large) sells for about $21,237 versus $87.65 for a raw near-mint copy — a 242× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Art Donovan #46?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $27,608, ahead of PSA 10 at $21,237. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Art Donovan #46 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.
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