Is Jim Langer #196 worth grading?
Football · Football Cards 1975 Topps · full price guide →
Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Jim Langer #196 sells for $172 against $1.36 raw: a $171 spread, 127× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($33.05) 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)
- $1.36
- PSA 10
- $172
- PSA 9
- $33.05
- Gem premium
- 127×
- 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 | $172 | +$146 | +$121 | +$20.69 |
| PSA 9 | $33.05 | +$6.69 | −$18.31 | −$118 |
| PSA 8 | $9.39 | −$16.97 | −$41.97 | −$142 |
Net = sale price − $1.36 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% | $67.80 | +$16.44 |
| 50% | $103 | +$51.19 |
| 75% | $137 | +$85.94 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 13%. 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 | $224 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $172 | −$51.95 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $103 | −$121 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $103 | −$121 | 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.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →Swipe the table for the other grading companies →
Run your own numbers
Should I pay this?
Enter the seller’s asking price to see your net outcome per grade.
Other 1975 Topps cards worth checking
Full set checklist →
Grading Jim Langer #196 — FAQ
Is Jim Langer #196 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Jim Langer #196 sells for $172 against $1.36 raw: a $171 spread, 127× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($33.05) 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 Jim Langer #196 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Jim Langer #196 (Football Cards 1975 Topps) sells for about $172 versus $1.36 for a raw near-mint copy — a 127× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Jim Langer #196?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $224, ahead of PSA 10 at $172. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Jim Langer #196 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 Jim Langer #196 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Jim Langer #196 breaks even when it gems about 13% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $33.05).
Best on iPhone & Android
Check your football card in the Midpoint app
Scan with your camera to measure centering to the millimeter, get an AI grade with corner and edge close-ups, see what your copy is worth, and track it in your portfolio. Free to start.
