Is Fred Smerlas #35 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 75× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Fred Smerlas #35 sells for $106 against $1.40 raw: a $104 spread, 75× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $1.40
- PSA 10
- $106
- Gem premium
- 75×
- 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 | $106 | +$79.10 | +$54.10 | −$45.90 |
| PSA 8 | $2.25 | −$24.15 | −$49.15 | −$149 |
Net = sale price − $1.40 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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 | $137 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $106 | −$31.50 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $63.00 | −$74.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $63.00 | −$74.00 | 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 Fred Smerlas #35 — FAQ
Is Fred Smerlas #35 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Fred Smerlas #35 sells for $106 against $1.40 raw: a $104 spread, 75× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Fred Smerlas #35 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Fred Smerlas #35 (Football Cards 1982 Topps) sells for about $106 versus $1.40 for a raw near-mint copy — a 75× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Fred Smerlas #35?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $137, ahead of PSA 10 at $106. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Fred Smerlas #35 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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