Is Wes Chandler #428 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 88× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Wes Chandler #428 sells for $140 against $1.59 raw: a $138 spread, 88× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($23.77) 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)
- $1.59
- PSA 10
- $140
- PSA 9
- $23.77
- Gem premium
- 88×
- 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 | $140 | +$113 | +$88.22 | −$11.78 |
| PSA 9 | $23.77 | −$2.82 | −$27.82 | −$128 |
| PSA 8 | $9.73 | −$16.86 | −$41.86 | −$142 |
Net = sale price − $1.59 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% | $52.78 | +$1.19 |
| 50% | $81.79 | +$30.20 |
| 75% | $111 | +$59.21 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 24%. 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 | $182 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $140 | −$42.19 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $84.00 | −$98.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $84.00 | −$98.00 | 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 Wes Chandler #428 — FAQ
Is Wes Chandler #428 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Wes Chandler #428 sells for $140 against $1.59 raw: a $138 spread, 88× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($23.77) 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 Wes Chandler #428 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Wes Chandler #428 (Football Cards 1981 Topps) sells for about $140 versus $1.59 for a raw near-mint copy — a 88× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Wes Chandler #428?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $182, ahead of PSA 10 at $140. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Wes Chandler #428 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 Wes Chandler #428 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Wes Chandler #428 breaks even when it gems about 24% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $23.77).
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