Is Jack Gregory #519 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Jack Gregory #519 sells for $72.01 against $0.34 raw: a $71.67 spread, 212× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($50.16) 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)
- $0.34
- PSA 10
- $72.01
- PSA 9
- $50.16
- Gem premium
- 212×
- 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 | $72.01 | +$46.67 | +$21.67 | −$78.33 |
| PSA 9 | $50.16 | +$24.82 | −$0.18 | −$100 |
| PSA 8 | $10.67 | −$14.67 | −$39.67 | −$140 |
Net = sale price − $0.34 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% | $55.62 | +$5.28 |
| 50% | $61.09 | +$10.74 |
| 75% | $66.55 | +$16.21 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 1%. 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 | $94.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $72.01 | −$21.99 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $43.00 | −$51.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $43.00 | −$51.00 | 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 Jack Gregory #519 — FAQ
Is Jack Gregory #519 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Jack Gregory #519 sells for $72.01 against $0.34 raw: a $71.67 spread, 212× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($50.16) 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 Jack Gregory #519 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Jack Gregory #519 (Football Cards 1977 Topps) sells for about $72.01 versus $0.34 for a raw near-mint copy — a 212× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Jack Gregory #519?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $94.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $72.01. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Jack Gregory #519 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 Jack Gregory #519 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Jack Gregory #519 breaks even when it gems about 1% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $50.16).
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