Is Checklist 133-264 #262 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Checklist 133-264 #262 sells for $86.00 against $3.17 raw: a $82.83 spread, 27× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($49.86) 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)
- $3.17
- PSA 10
- $86.00
- PSA 9
- $49.86
- Gem premium
- 27×
- As of
- Sep 2, 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 | $86.00 | +$57.83 | +$32.83 | −$67.17 |
| PSA 9 | $49.86 | +$21.69 | −$3.31 | −$103 |
| PSA 8 | $19.04 | −$9.13 | −$34.13 | −$134 |
Net = sale price − $3.17 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% | $58.89 | +$5.72 |
| 50% | $67.93 | +$14.76 |
| 75% | $76.97 | +$23.80 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 9%. 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 | $112 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $86.00 | −$26.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $52.00 | −$60.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $52.00 | −$60.00 | 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 Checklist 133-264 #262 — FAQ
Is Checklist 133-264 #262 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Checklist 133-264 #262 sells for $86.00 against $3.17 raw: a $82.83 spread, 27× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($49.86) 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 Checklist 133-264 #262 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Checklist 133-264 #262 (Football Cards 1974 Topps) sells for about $86.00 versus $3.17 for a raw near-mint copy — a 27× premium as of Sep 2, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Checklist 133-264 #262?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $112, ahead of PSA 10 at $86.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Checklist 133-264 #262 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 Checklist 133-264 #262 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Checklist 133-264 #262 breaks even when it gems about 9% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $49.86).
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