Is Muhammad Ali #44 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Muhammad Ali #44 sells for $145 against $2.66 raw: a $143 spread, 55× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($28.80) 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)
- $2.66
- PSA 10
- $145
- PSA 9
- $28.80
- Gem premium
- 55×
- 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 | $145 | +$118 | +$92.81 | −$7.19 |
| PSA 9 | $28.80 | +$1.14 | −$23.86 | −$124 |
| PSA 8 | $13.47 | −$14.19 | −$39.19 | −$139 |
Net = sale price − $2.66 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% | $57.97 | +$5.31 |
| 50% | $87.14 | +$34.48 |
| 75% | $116 | +$63.64 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 20%. 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 | $189 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $145 | −$43.53 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $87.00 | −$102 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $87.00 | −$102 | 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 | $145 | $87.00 | $189 | $87.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $51.13 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $28.80 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $13.47 |
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Grading Muhammad Ali #44 — FAQ
Is Muhammad Ali #44 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Muhammad Ali #44 sells for $145 against $2.66 raw: a $143 spread, 55× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($28.80) 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 Muhammad Ali #44 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Muhammad Ali #44 (Boxing Cards 1991 All World) sells for about $145 versus $2.66 for a raw near-mint copy — a 55× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Muhammad Ali #44?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $189, ahead of PSA 10 at $145. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Muhammad Ali #44 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 Muhammad Ali #44 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Muhammad Ali #44 breaks even when it gems about 20% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $28.80).
Is your boxing card centered well enough to grade?
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