Is Alan Miller #191 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Alan Miller #191 sells for $1,027 against $4.32 raw: a $1,022 spread, 238× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($52.48) 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)
- $4.32
- PSA 10
- $1,027
- PSA 9
- $52.48
- Gem premium
- 238×
- As of
- Sep 2, 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 | $1,027 | +$997 | +$972 | +$872 |
| PSA 9 | $52.48 | +$23.16 | −$1.84 | −$102 |
| PSA 8 | $20.60 | −$8.72 | −$33.72 | −$134 |
Net = sale price − $4.32 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% | $296 | +$242 |
| 50% | $540 | +$485 |
| 75% | $783 | +$729 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 0%. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses — measure it before you decide.
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 | $1,335 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $1,027 | −$308 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $616 | −$719 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $616 | −$719 | 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 Alan Miller #191 — FAQ
Is Alan Miller #191 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Alan Miller #191 sells for $1,027 against $4.32 raw: a $1,022 spread, 238× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($52.48) 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 Alan Miller #191 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Alan Miller #191 (Football Cards 1961 Fleer) sells for about $1,027 versus $4.32 for a raw near-mint copy — a 238× premium as of Sep 2, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Alan Miller #191?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $1,335, ahead of PSA 10 at $1,027. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Alan Miller #191 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.
What gem rate makes grading Alan Miller #191 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Alan Miller #191 breaks even when it gems about 0% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $52.48).
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