Is Jim Jeffcoat #267 worth grading?
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Grading rarely pays for this card
PSA 10 copies of Jim Jeffcoat #267 sell for $20.99, only $20.06 above the $0.93 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. A PSA 9 ($14.02) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.93
- PSA 10
- $20.99
- PSA 9
- $14.02
- Gem premium
- 23×
- 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 | $20.99 | −$4.94 | −$29.94 | −$130 |
| PSA 9 | $14.02 | −$11.91 | −$36.91 | −$137 |
| PSA 8 | $5.49 | −$20.44 | −$45.44 | −$145 |
Net = sale price − $0.93 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% | $15.76 | −$35.17 |
| 50% | $17.50 | −$33.42 |
| 75% | $19.25 | −$31.68 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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 | $27.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $20.99 | −$6.01 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $13.00 | −$14.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $13.00 | −$14.00 | 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 Jim Jeffcoat #267 — FAQ
Is Jim Jeffcoat #267 worth grading?
PSA 10 copies of Jim Jeffcoat #267 sell for $20.99, only $20.06 above the $0.93 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. A PSA 9 ($14.02) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
How much is a PSA 10 Jim Jeffcoat #267 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Jim Jeffcoat #267 (Football Cards 1988 Topps) sells for about $20.99 versus $0.93 for a raw near-mint copy — a 23× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Jim Jeffcoat #267?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $27.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $20.99. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Jim Jeffcoat #267 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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