Is George Blanda #351 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 George Blanda #351 sells for $3,130 against $4.27 raw: a $3,126 spread, 733× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($45.22) 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)
- $4.27
- PSA 10
- $3,130
- PSA 9
- $45.22
- Gem premium
- 733×
- 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 | $3,130 | +$3,101 | +$3,076 | +$2,976 |
| PSA 9 | $45.22 | +$15.95 | −$9.05 | −$109 |
| PSA 8 | $25.04 | −$4.23 | −$29.23 | −$129 |
Net = sale price − $4.27 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% | $816 | +$762 |
| 50% | $1,588 | +$1,533 |
| 75% | $2,359 | +$2,305 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 0%. 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 | $4,069 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $3,130 | −$939 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $1,878 | −$2,191 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $1,878 | −$2,191 | 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 George Blanda #351 — FAQ
Is George Blanda #351 worth grading?
A PSA 10 George Blanda #351 sells for $3,130 against $4.27 raw: a $3,126 spread, 733× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($45.22) 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 George Blanda #351 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 George Blanda #351 (Football Cards 1975 Topps) sells for about $3,130 versus $4.27 for a raw near-mint copy — a 733× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for George Blanda #351?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $4,069, ahead of PSA 10 at $3,130. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does George Blanda #351 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 George Blanda #351 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting George Blanda #351 breaks even when it gems about 0% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $45.22).
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