Is Ernie Davis #36 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Ernie Davis #36 sells for $15,705 against $89.36 raw: a $15,615 spread, 176× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($4,093) 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)
- $89.36
- PSA 10
- $15,705
- PSA 9
- $4,093
- Gem premium
- 176×
- As of
- Aug 16, 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 | $15,705 | +$15,590 | +$15,565 | +$15,465 |
| PSA 9 | $4,093 | +$3,979 | +$3,954 | +$3,854 |
| PSA 8 | $3,721 | +$3,607 | +$3,582 | +$3,482 |
Net = sale price − $89.36 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% | $6,996 | +$6,857 |
| 50% | $9,899 | +$9,759 |
| 75% | $12,802 | +$12,662 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BGS 10 | $20,416 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $15,705 | −$4,711 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $9,423 | −$10,993 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $9,423 | −$10,993 | 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.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA | CGC | BGS | SGC | Graded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $15,705 | $9,423 | $20,416 | $9,423 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $4,284 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $4,093 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $3,721 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $646 |
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Grading Ernie Davis #36 — FAQ
Is Ernie Davis #36 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Ernie Davis #36 sells for $15,705 against $89.36 raw: a $15,615 spread, 176× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($4,093) 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 Davis #36 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Ernie Davis #36 (Football Cards 1962 Topps) sells for about $15,705 versus $89.36 for a raw near-mint copy — a 176× premium as of Aug 16, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Ernie Davis #36?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $20,416, ahead of PSA 10 at $15,705. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Ernie Davis #36 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.
Is your football card centered well enough to grade?
Centering makes or breaks a PSA 10. Scan any card with Midpoint to measure its exact centering, get a grade estimate, and see what your copy is actually worth.
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