Is Don McCauley #314 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 41× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Don McCauley #314 sells for $46.19 against $1.14 raw: a $45.05 spread, 41× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($12.00) 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)
- $1.14
- PSA 10
- $46.19
- PSA 9
- $12.00
- Gem premium
- 41×
- 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 | $46.19 | +$20.05 | −$4.95 | −$105 |
| PSA 9 | $12.00 | −$14.14 | −$39.14 | −$139 |
| PSA 8 | $11.18 | −$14.96 | −$39.96 | −$140 |
Net = sale price − $1.14 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% | $20.55 | −$30.59 |
| 50% | $29.09 | −$22.05 |
| 75% | $37.64 | −$13.50 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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 | $60.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $46.19 | −$13.81 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $28.00 | −$32.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $28.00 | −$32.00 | 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 Don McCauley #314 — FAQ
Is Don McCauley #314 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Don McCauley #314 sells for $46.19 against $1.14 raw: a $45.05 spread, 41× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($12.00) 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 Don McCauley #314 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Don McCauley #314 (Football Cards 1980 Topps) sells for about $46.19 versus $1.14 for a raw near-mint copy — a 41× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Don McCauley #314?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $60.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $46.19. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Don McCauley #314 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.
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