Is Joe Jacoby #190 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Joe Jacoby #190 sells for $135 against $2.95 raw: a $132 spread, 46× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($43.41) 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)
- $2.95
- PSA 10
- $135
- PSA 9
- $43.41
- Gem premium
- 46×
- 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 | $135 | +$107 | +$82.05 | −$17.95 |
| PSA 9 | $43.41 | +$15.46 | −$9.54 | −$110 |
| PSA 8 | $22.37 | −$5.58 | −$30.58 | −$131 |
Net = sale price − $2.95 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% | $66.31 | +$13.36 |
| 50% | $89.20 | +$36.25 |
| 75% | $112 | +$59.15 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 10%. 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 | $176 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $135 | −$41.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $81.00 | −$95.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $81.00 | −$95.00 | 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 | $135 | $81.00 | $176 | $81.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $79.29 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $43.41 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $22.37 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $5.50 |
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Grading Joe Jacoby #190 — FAQ
Is Joe Jacoby #190 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Joe Jacoby #190 sells for $135 against $2.95 raw: a $132 spread, 46× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($43.41) 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 Joe Jacoby #190 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Joe Jacoby #190 (Football Cards 1983 Topps) sells for about $135 versus $2.95 for a raw near-mint copy — a 46× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Joe Jacoby #190?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $176, ahead of PSA 10 at $135. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Joe Jacoby #190 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 Joe Jacoby #190 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Joe Jacoby #190 breaks even when it gems about 10% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $43.41).
Is your football card centered well enough to grade?
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