Is Tom Landry #142 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Tom Landry #142 sells for $22,000 against $90.20 raw: a $21,910 spread, 244× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($5,091) 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)
- $90.20
- PSA 10
- $22,000
- PSA 9
- $5,091
- Gem premium
- 244×
- As of
- Nov 1, 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 | $22,000 | +$21,885 | +$21,860 | +$21,760 |
| PSA 9 | $5,091 | +$4,976 | +$4,951 | +$4,851 |
| PSA 8 | $4,628 | +$4,513 | +$4,488 | +$4,388 |
Net = sale price − $90.20 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% | $9,318 | +$9,178 |
| 50% | $13,546 | +$13,405 |
| 75% | $17,773 | +$17,633 |
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 | $28,600 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $22,000 | −$6,600 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $13,200 | −$15,400 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $8,800 | −$19,800 | 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 Tom Landry #142 — FAQ
Is Tom Landry #142 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Tom Landry #142 sells for $22,000 against $90.20 raw: a $21,910 spread, 244× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($5,091) 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 Landry #142 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Tom Landry #142 (Football Cards 1952 Bowman Large) sells for about $22,000 versus $90.20 for a raw near-mint copy — a 244× premium as of Nov 1, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Tom Landry #142?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $28,600, ahead of PSA 10 at $22,000. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Tom Landry #142 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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