Is Norm Evans #278 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Norm Evans #278 sells for $99.94 against $1.95 raw: a $97.99 spread, 51× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($27.09) 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)
- $1.95
- PSA 10
- $99.94
- PSA 9
- $27.09
- Gem premium
- 51×
- 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 | $99.94 | +$72.99 | +$47.99 | −$52.01 |
| PSA 9 | $27.09 | +$0.14 | −$24.86 | −$125 |
| PSA 8 | $13.49 | −$13.46 | −$38.46 | −$138 |
Net = sale price − $1.95 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% | $45.30 | −$6.65 |
| 50% | $63.52 | +$11.56 |
| 75% | $81.73 | +$29.78 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 34%. 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 | $130 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $99.94 | −$30.06 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $60.00 | −$70.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $60.00 | −$70.00 | 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 Norm Evans #278 — FAQ
Is Norm Evans #278 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Norm Evans #278 sells for $99.94 against $1.95 raw: a $97.99 spread, 51× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($27.09) 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 Norm Evans #278 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Norm Evans #278 (Football Cards 1974 Topps) sells for about $99.94 versus $1.95 for a raw near-mint copy — a 51× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Norm Evans #278?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $130, ahead of PSA 10 at $99.94. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Norm Evans #278 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 Norm Evans #278 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Norm Evans #278 breaks even when it gems about 34% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $27.09).
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