Is Walker Gillette #336 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 42× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Walker Gillette #336 sells for $66.53 against $1.57 raw: a $64.96 spread, 42× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($17.79) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $1.57
- PSA 10
- $66.53
- PSA 9
- $17.79
- Gem premium
- 42×
- 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 | $66.53 | +$39.96 | +$14.96 | −$85.04 |
| PSA 9 | $17.79 | −$8.78 | −$33.78 | −$134 |
| PSA 8 | $5.88 | −$20.69 | −$45.69 | −$146 |
Net = sale price − $1.57 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% | $29.98 | −$21.59 |
| 50% | $42.16 | −$9.41 |
| 75% | $54.34 | +$2.77 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 69%. 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 | $86.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $66.53 | −$19.47 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $40.00 | −$46.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $40.00 | −$46.00 | 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 Walker Gillette #336 — FAQ
Is Walker Gillette #336 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Walker Gillette #336 sells for $66.53 against $1.57 raw: a $64.96 spread, 42× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($17.79) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Walker Gillette #336 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Walker Gillette #336 (Football Cards 1975 Topps) sells for about $66.53 versus $1.57 for a raw near-mint copy — a 42× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Walker Gillette #336?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $86.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $66.53. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Walker Gillette #336 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 Walker Gillette #336 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Walker Gillette #336 breaks even when it gems about 69% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $17.79).
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