Is Joe Theismann #416 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Joe Theismann #416 sells for $77.50 against $1.66 raw: a $75.84 spread, 47× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($39.75) 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)
- $1.66
- PSA 10
- $77.50
- PSA 9
- $39.75
- Gem premium
- 47×
- 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 | $77.50 | +$50.84 | +$25.84 | −$74.16 |
| PSA 9 | $39.75 | +$13.09 | −$11.91 | −$112 |
| PSA 8 | $16.75 | −$9.91 | −$34.91 | −$135 |
Net = sale price − $1.66 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% | $49.19 | −$2.47 |
| 50% | $58.63 | +$6.97 |
| 75% | $68.06 | +$16.40 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 32%. 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 | $101 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $77.50 | −$23.50 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $47.00 | −$54.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $47.00 | −$54.00 | 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 | $77.50 | $47.00 | $101 | $47.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $69.65 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $39.75 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $16.75 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $13.89 |
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Grading Joe Theismann #416 — FAQ
Is Joe Theismann #416 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Joe Theismann #416 sells for $77.50 against $1.66 raw: a $75.84 spread, 47× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($39.75) 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 Joe Theismann #416 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Joe Theismann #416 (Football Cards 1978 Topps) sells for about $77.50 versus $1.66 for a raw near-mint copy — a 47× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Joe Theismann #416?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $101, ahead of PSA 10 at $77.50. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Joe Theismann #416 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 Joe Theismann #416 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Joe Theismann #416 breaks even when it gems about 32% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $39.75).
Is your football card centered well enough to grade?
Centering makes or breaks a PSA 10. Scan any card with Midpoint to measure its exact centering, get a grade estimate, and see what your copy is actually worth.
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