Is John Taylor #10 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 John Taylor #10 sells for $60.48 against $3.37 raw: a $57.11 spread, 18× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($29.42) 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)
- $3.37
- PSA 10
- $60.48
- PSA 9
- $29.42
- Gem premium
- 18×
- 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 | $60.48 | +$32.11 | +$7.11 | −$92.89 |
| PSA 9 | $29.42 | +$1.05 | −$23.95 | −$124 |
| PSA 8 | $6.50 | −$21.87 | −$46.87 | −$147 |
Net = sale price − $3.37 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% | $37.19 | −$16.18 |
| 50% | $44.95 | −$8.42 |
| 75% | $52.72 | −$0.65 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 77%. 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 | $79.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $60.48 | −$18.52 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $36.00 | −$43.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $36.00 | −$43.00 | 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 John Taylor #10 — FAQ
Is John Taylor #10 worth grading?
A PSA 10 John Taylor #10 sells for $60.48 against $3.37 raw: a $57.11 spread, 18× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($29.42) 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 John Taylor #10 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 John Taylor #10 (Football Cards 1990 Topps Tiffany) sells for about $60.48 versus $3.37 for a raw near-mint copy — a 18× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for John Taylor #10?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $79.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $60.48. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does John Taylor #10 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 John Taylor #10 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting John Taylor #10 breaks even when it gems about 77% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $29.42).
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