Is Joe Namath #65 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A CGC 10 Joe Namath #65 sells for $28,080 against $26.06 raw: a $28,054 spread, 1078× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($2,310) 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)
- $26.06
- CGC 10
- $28,080
- PSA 9
- $2,310
- Gem premium
- 1078×
- 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 | $28,080 | +$28,029 | +$28,004 | +$27,904 |
| PSA 9 | $2,310 | +$2,259 | +$2,234 | +$2,134 |
| PSA 8 | $644 | +$593 | +$568 | +$468 |
Net = sale price − $26.06 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% | $8,752 | +$8,676 |
| 50% | $15,195 | +$15,119 |
| 75% | $21,637 | +$21,561 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CGC 10 | $28,080 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $28,080 | 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 Joe Namath #65 — FAQ
Is Joe Namath #65 worth grading?
A CGC 10 Joe Namath #65 sells for $28,080 against $26.06 raw: a $28,054 spread, 1078× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($2,310) 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.
Which grading company is best for Joe Namath #65?
By resale value, CGC 10 leads at $28,080, ahead of SGC 10 at $28,080. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Joe Namath #65 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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