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Is James Lofton [All Pro] #364 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 James Lofton [All Pro] #364 sells for $64.99 against $1.60 raw: a $63.39 spread, 41× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($29.86) 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)
- $1.60
- PSA 10
- $64.99
- PSA 9
- $29.86
- Gem premium
- 41×
- 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 | $64.99 | +$38.39 | +$13.39 | −$86.61 |
| PSA 9 | $29.86 | +$3.26 | −$21.74 | −$122 |
| PSA 8 | $5.15 | −$21.45 | −$46.45 | −$146 |
Net = sale price − $1.60 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% | $38.64 | −$12.96 |
| 50% | $47.42 | −$4.18 |
| 75% | $56.21 | +$4.61 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 62%. 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 | $84.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $64.99 | −$19.01 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $39.00 | −$45.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $39.00 | −$45.00 | 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 | $64.99 | $39.00 | $84.00 | $39.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $51.19 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $29.86 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $5.15 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $4.00 |
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Grading James Lofton [All Pro] #364 — FAQ
Is James Lofton [All Pro] #364 worth grading?
A PSA 10 James Lofton [All Pro] #364 sells for $64.99 against $1.60 raw: a $63.39 spread, 41× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($29.86) 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 James Lofton [All Pro] #364 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 James Lofton [All Pro] #364 (Football Cards 1982 Topps) sells for about $64.99 versus $1.60 for a raw near-mint copy — a 41× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for James Lofton [All Pro] #364?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $84.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $64.99. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does James Lofton [All Pro] #364 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 James Lofton [All Pro] #364 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting James Lofton [All Pro] #364 breaks even when it gems about 62% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $29.86).
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