Is Ernie Jackson #122 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 106× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Ernie Jackson #122 sells for $201 against $1.90 raw: a $199 spread, 106× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($24.99) 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)
- $1.90
- PSA 10
- $201
- PSA 9
- $24.99
- Gem premium
- 106×
- 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 | $201 | +$174 | +$149 | +$49.21 |
| PSA 9 | $24.99 | −$1.91 | −$26.91 | −$127 |
| PSA 8 | $7.54 | −$19.36 | −$44.36 | −$144 |
Net = sale price − $1.90 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% | $69.02 | +$17.12 |
| 50% | $113 | +$61.15 |
| 75% | $157 | +$105 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 15%. 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 | $261 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $201 | −$59.89 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $121 | −$140 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $121 | −$140 | 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 | $201 | $121 | $261 | $121 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $66.14 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $24.99 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $7.54 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $3.45 |
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Grading Ernie Jackson #122 — FAQ
Is Ernie Jackson #122 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Ernie Jackson #122 sells for $201 against $1.90 raw: a $199 spread, 106× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($24.99) 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 Ernie Jackson #122 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Ernie Jackson #122 (Football Cards 1976 Topps) sells for about $201 versus $1.90 for a raw near-mint copy — a 106× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Ernie Jackson #122?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $261, ahead of PSA 10 at $201. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Ernie Jackson #122 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 Ernie Jackson #122 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Ernie Jackson #122 breaks even when it gems about 15% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $24.99).
Is your football card centered well enough to grade?
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