Is Gary Fencik #25 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Gary Fencik #25 sells for $375 against $1.42 raw: a $374 spread, 264× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($41.80) 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)
- $1.42
- PSA 10
- $375
- PSA 9
- $41.80
- Gem premium
- 264×
- 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 | $375 | +$349 | +$324 | +$224 |
| PSA 9 | $41.80 | +$15.38 | −$9.62 | −$110 |
| PSA 8 | $23.79 | −$2.63 | −$27.63 | −$128 |
Net = sale price − $1.42 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% | $125 | +$73.68 |
| 50% | $208 | +$157 |
| 75% | $292 | +$240 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 3%. 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 | $488 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $375 | −$113 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $225 | −$263 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $225 | −$263 | 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 | $375 | $225 | $488 | $225 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $42.65 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $41.80 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $23.79 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $5.00 |
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Grading Gary Fencik #25 — FAQ
Is Gary Fencik #25 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Gary Fencik #25 sells for $375 against $1.42 raw: a $374 spread, 264× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($41.80) 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 Gary Fencik #25 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Gary Fencik #25 (Football Cards 1985 Topps) sells for about $375 versus $1.42 for a raw near-mint copy — a 264× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Gary Fencik #25?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $488, ahead of PSA 10 at $375. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Gary Fencik #25 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 Gary Fencik #25 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Gary Fencik #25 breaks even when it gems about 3% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $41.80).
Is your football card centered well enough to grade?
Centering makes or breaks a PSA 10. Scan any card with Midpoint to measure its exact centering, get a grade estimate, and see what your copy is actually worth.
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