Is Art Powell #116 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Art Powell #116 sells for $976 against $5.89 raw: a $970 spread, 166× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($223) 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)
- $5.89
- PSA 10
- $976
- PSA 9
- $223
- Gem premium
- 166×
- 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 | $976 | +$945 | +$920 | +$820 |
| PSA 9 | $223 | +$192 | +$167 | +$66.61 |
| PSA 8 | $46.98 | +$16.09 | −$8.91 | −$109 |
Net = sale price − $5.89 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% | $411 | +$355 |
| 50% | $599 | +$543 |
| 75% | $787 | +$732 |
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 | $1,269 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $976 | −$293 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $585 | −$684 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $585 | −$684 | 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 Art Powell #116 — FAQ
Is Art Powell #116 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Art Powell #116 sells for $976 against $5.89 raw: a $970 spread, 166× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($223) 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 Art Powell #116 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Art Powell #116 (Football Cards 1966 Topps) sells for about $976 versus $5.89 for a raw near-mint copy — a 166× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Art Powell #116?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $1,269, ahead of PSA 10 at $976. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Art Powell #116 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.
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