Is Johnny Unitas #1 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 1381× premium in CGC 10
A CGC 10 Johnny Unitas #1 sells for $19,008 against $13.76 raw: a $18,994 spread, 1381× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $13.76
- CGC 10
- $19,008
- Gem premium
- 1381×
- 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 — CGC 10 | $19,008 | +$18,969 | +$18,944 | +$18,844 |
| PSA 8 | $1,875 | +$1,836 | +$1,811 | +$1,711 |
Net = sale price − $13.76 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CGC 10 | $19,008 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $19,008 | best | 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 Unitas #1 — FAQ
Is Johnny Unitas #1 worth grading?
A CGC 10 Johnny Unitas #1 sells for $19,008 against $13.76 raw: a $18,994 spread, 1381× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
Which grading company is best for Johnny Unitas #1?
By resale value, CGC 10 leads at $19,008, ahead of SGC 10 at $19,008. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Johnny Unitas #1 need for a CGC 10?
CGC 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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