Is Ed Modzelewski #127 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Ed Modzelewski #127 sells for $4,920 against $3.35 raw: a $4,917 spread, 1469× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($4,100) 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)
- $3.35
- PSA 10
- $4,920
- PSA 9
- $4,100
- Gem premium
- 1469×
- As of
- Sep 3, 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 | $4,920 | +$4,892 | +$4,867 | +$4,767 |
| PSA 9 | $4,100 | +$4,072 | +$4,047 | +$3,947 |
| PSA 8 | $2,380 | +$2,352 | +$2,327 | +$2,227 |
Net = sale price − $3.35 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% | $4,305 | +$4,252 |
| 50% | $4,510 | +$4,457 |
| 75% | $4,715 | +$4,662 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $4,920 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $2,952 | −$1,968 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $2,952 | −$1,968 | 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 Ed Modzelewski #127 — FAQ
Is Ed Modzelewski #127 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Ed Modzelewski #127 sells for $4,920 against $3.35 raw: a $4,917 spread, 1469× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($4,100) 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 Ed Modzelewski #127 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Ed Modzelewski #127 (Football Cards 1957 Topps) sells for about $4,920 versus $3.35 for a raw near-mint copy — a 1469× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Ed Modzelewski #127?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $4,920, ahead of CGC 10 at $2,952. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Ed Modzelewski #127 need for a PSA 10?
PSA publishes 55/45 front and 75/25 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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