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Is Joe Montana [Disclaimer Back] #1 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 5.2× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Joe Montana [Disclaimer Back] #1 sells for $49.72 against $9.61 raw: a $40.11 spread, 5.2× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($19.55) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $9.61
- PSA 10
- $49.72
- PSA 9
- $19.55
- Gem premium
- 5.2×
- As of
- Sep 4, 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 | $49.72 | +$15.11 | −$9.89 | −$110 |
| PSA 9 | $19.55 | −$15.06 | −$40.06 | −$140 |
| PSA 8 | $6.18 | −$28.43 | −$53.43 | −$153 |
Net = sale price − $9.61 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% | $27.09 | −$32.52 |
| 50% | $34.63 | −$24.98 |
| 75% | $42.18 | −$17.43 |
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 | $65.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $49.72 | −$15.28 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $30.00 | −$35.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $30.00 | −$35.00 | 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 Joe Montana [Disclaimer Back] #1 — FAQ
Is Joe Montana [Disclaimer Back] #1 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Joe Montana [Disclaimer Back] #1 sells for $49.72 against $9.61 raw: a $40.11 spread, 5.2× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($19.55) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Joe Montana [Disclaimer Back] #1 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Joe Montana [Disclaimer Back] #1 (Football Cards 1990 Topps) sells for about $49.72 versus $9.61 for a raw near-mint copy — a 5.2× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Joe Montana [Disclaimer Back] #1?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $65.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $49.72. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Joe Montana [Disclaimer Back] #1 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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