Is Johnny Carson #47 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Johnny Carson #47 sells for $5,616 against $3.95 raw: a $5,612 spread, 1422× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($4,680) 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)
- $3.95
- PSA 10
- $5,616
- PSA 9
- $4,680
- Gem premium
- 1422×
- 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 | $5,616 | +$5,587 | +$5,562 | +$5,462 |
| PSA 9 | $4,680 | +$4,651 | +$4,626 | +$4,526 |
| PSA 8 | $57.50 | +$28.55 | +$3.55 | −$96.45 |
Net = sale price − $3.95 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% | $4,914 | +$4,860 |
| 50% | $5,148 | +$5,094 |
| 75% | $5,382 | +$5,328 |
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 | $5,616 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $3,370 | −$2,246 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $3,370 | −$2,246 | 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 Johnny Carson #47 — FAQ
Is Johnny Carson #47 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Johnny Carson #47 sells for $5,616 against $3.95 raw: a $5,612 spread, 1422× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($4,680) 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 Johnny Carson #47 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Johnny Carson #47 (Football Cards 1958 Topps) sells for about $5,616 versus $3.95 for a raw near-mint copy — a 1422× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Johnny Carson #47?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $5,616, ahead of CGC 10 at $3,370. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Johnny Carson #47 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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