Is Emerson Boozer #128 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Emerson Boozer #128 sells for $1,750 against $2.25 raw: a $1,748 spread, 778× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($48.05) 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)
- $2.25
- PSA 10
- $1,750
- PSA 9
- $48.05
- Gem premium
- 778×
- 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 — PSA 10 | $1,750 | +$1,723 | +$1,698 | +$1,598 |
| PSA 9 | $48.05 | +$20.80 | −$4.20 | −$104 |
| PSA 8 | $31.21 | +$3.96 | −$21.04 | −$121 |
Net = sale price − $2.25 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% | $474 | +$421 |
| 50% | $899 | +$847 |
| 75% | $1,325 | +$1,272 |
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 | $2,275 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $1,750 | −$525 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $1,050 | −$1,225 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $1,050 | −$1,225 | 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 Emerson Boozer #128 — FAQ
Is Emerson Boozer #128 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Emerson Boozer #128 sells for $1,750 against $2.25 raw: a $1,748 spread, 778× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($48.05) 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 Emerson Boozer #128 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Emerson Boozer #128 (Football Cards 1970 Topps) sells for about $1,750 versus $2.25 for a raw near-mint copy — a 778× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Emerson Boozer #128?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $2,275, ahead of PSA 10 at $1,750. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Emerson Boozer #128 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 Emerson Boozer #128 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Emerson Boozer #128 breaks even when it gems about 0% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $48.05).
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