Is Tom Woodeshick #23 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Tom Woodeshick #23 sells for $900 against $7.32 raw: a $893 spread, 123× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($44.90) 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)
- $7.32
- PSA 10
- $900
- PSA 9
- $44.90
- Gem premium
- 123×
- 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 | $900 | +$868 | +$843 | +$743 |
| PSA 9 | $44.90 | +$12.58 | −$12.42 | −$112 |
| PSA 8 | $18.11 | −$14.21 | −$39.21 | −$139 |
Net = sale price − $7.32 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% | $259 | +$201 |
| 50% | $473 | +$415 |
| 75% | $687 | +$629 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 1%. 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 | $1,171 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $900 | −$271 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $540 | −$631 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $540 | −$631 | 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 Tom Woodeshick #23 — FAQ
Is Tom Woodeshick #23 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Tom Woodeshick #23 sells for $900 against $7.32 raw: a $893 spread, 123× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($44.90) 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 Tom Woodeshick #23 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Tom Woodeshick #23 (Football Cards 1970 Topps Super) sells for about $900 versus $7.32 for a raw near-mint copy — a 123× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Tom Woodeshick #23?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $1,171, ahead of PSA 10 at $900. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Tom Woodeshick #23 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 Tom Woodeshick #23 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Tom Woodeshick #23 breaks even when it gems about 1% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $44.90).
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