Is Doug Flutie #80 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Doug Flutie #80 sells for $603 against $26.50 raw: a $576 spread, 23× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($64.47) 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)
- $26.50
- PSA 10
- $603
- PSA 9
- $64.47
- Gem premium
- 23×
- 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 | $603 | +$551 | +$526 | +$426 |
| PSA 9 | $64.47 | +$12.97 | −$12.03 | −$112 |
| PSA 8 | $38.78 | −$12.72 | −$37.72 | −$138 |
Net = sale price − $26.50 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% | $199 | +$123 |
| 50% | $334 | +$257 |
| 75% | $468 | +$392 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 2%. 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 | $606 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $603 | −$3.33 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $362 | −$244 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $362 | −$244 | 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 | $603 | $362 | $606 | $362 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $89.99 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $64.47 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $38.78 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $20.06 |
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Grading Doug Flutie #80 — FAQ
Is Doug Flutie #80 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Doug Flutie #80 sells for $603 against $26.50 raw: a $576 spread, 23× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($64.47) 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 Doug Flutie #80 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Doug Flutie #80 (Football Cards 1985 Topps USFL) sells for about $603 versus $26.50 for a raw near-mint copy — a 23× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Doug Flutie #80?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $606, ahead of PSA 10 at $603. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Doug Flutie #80 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 Doug Flutie #80 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Doug Flutie #80 breaks even when it gems about 2% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $64.47).
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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