Is Ernie Stautner #118 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Ernie Stautner #118 sells for $1,595 against $6.86 raw: a $1,588 spread, 233× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($725) 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)
- $6.86
- PSA 10
- $1,595
- PSA 9
- $725
- Gem premium
- 233×
- 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 | $1,595 | +$1,563 | +$1,538 | +$1,438 |
| PSA 9 | $725 | +$693 | +$668 | +$568 |
| PSA 8 | $130 | +$98.13 | +$73.13 | −$26.87 |
Net = sale price − $6.86 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% | $943 | +$886 |
| 50% | $1,160 | +$1,103 |
| 75% | $1,378 | +$1,321 |
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 | $2,074 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $1,595 | −$479 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $957 | −$1,117 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $957 | −$1,117 | 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 Ernie Stautner #118 — FAQ
Is Ernie Stautner #118 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Ernie Stautner #118 sells for $1,595 against $6.86 raw: a $1,588 spread, 233× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($725) 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 Ernie Stautner #118 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Ernie Stautner #118 (Football Cards 1954 Bowman) sells for about $1,595 versus $6.86 for a raw near-mint copy — a 233× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Ernie Stautner #118?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $2,074, ahead of PSA 10 at $1,595. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Ernie Stautner #118 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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