Is Rich Glover #121 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Rich Glover #121 sells for $114 against $1.84 raw: a $112 spread, 62× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($33.81) 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)
- $1.84
- PSA 10
- $114
- PSA 9
- $33.81
- Gem premium
- 62×
- As of
- Jul 11, 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 | $114 | +$86.77 | +$61.77 | −$38.23 |
| PSA 9 | $33.81 | +$6.97 | −$18.03 | −$118 |
| PSA 8 | $16.73 | −$10.11 | −$35.11 | −$135 |
Net = sale price − $1.84 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% | $53.76 | +$1.92 |
| 50% | $73.71 | +$21.87 |
| 75% | $93.66 | +$41.82 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 23%. 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 | $148 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $114 | −$34.39 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $68.00 | −$80.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $68.00 | −$80.00 | 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.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA | CGC | BGS | SGC | Graded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $114 | $68.00 | $148 | $68.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $68.80 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $33.81 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $16.73 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $2.45 |
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Grading Rich Glover #121 — FAQ
Is Rich Glover #121 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Rich Glover #121 sells for $114 against $1.84 raw: a $112 spread, 62× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($33.81) 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 Rich Glover #121 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Rich Glover #121 (Football Cards 1976 Topps) sells for about $114 versus $1.84 for a raw near-mint copy — a 62× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Rich Glover #121?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $148, ahead of PSA 10 at $114. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Rich Glover #121 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 Rich Glover #121 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Rich Glover #121 breaks even when it gems about 23% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $33.81).
Is your football card centered well enough to grade?
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