Is Earl Campbell #390 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Earl Campbell #390 sells for $4,393 against $16.50 raw: a $4,376 spread, 266× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($716) 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)
- $16.50
- PSA 10
- $4,393
- PSA 9
- $716
- Gem premium
- 266×
- 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 | $4,393 | +$4,351 | +$4,326 | +$4,226 |
| PSA 9 | $716 | +$675 | +$650 | +$550 |
| PSA 8 | $136 | +$94.28 | +$69.28 | −$30.72 |
Net = sale price − $16.50 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% | $1,636 | +$1,569 |
| 50% | $2,555 | +$2,488 |
| 75% | $3,474 | +$3,407 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SGC 10 | $6,000 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| BGS 10 | $5,711 | −$289 | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $4,393 | −$1,607 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $2,636 | −$3,364 | 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 | $4,393 | $2,636 | $5,711 | $6,000 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $1,623 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $716 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $136 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $55.88 |
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Grading Earl Campbell #390 — FAQ
Is Earl Campbell #390 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Earl Campbell #390 sells for $4,393 against $16.50 raw: a $4,376 spread, 266× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($716) 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 Earl Campbell #390 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Earl Campbell #390 (Football Cards 1979 Topps) sells for about $4,393 versus $16.50 for a raw near-mint copy — a 266× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Earl Campbell #390?
By resale value, SGC 10 leads at $6,000, ahead of BGS 10 at $5,711. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Earl Campbell #390 need for a SGC 10?
SGC publishes 55/45 front and 75/25 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.
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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