Is Will Shields #123 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Will Shields #123 sells for $172 against $9.65 raw: a $163 spread, 18× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($34.92) 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)
- $9.65
- PSA 10
- $172
- PSA 9
- $34.92
- Gem premium
- 18×
- 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 | $172 | +$138 | +$113 | +$12.77 |
| PSA 9 | $34.92 | +$0.27 | −$24.73 | −$125 |
| PSA 8 | $14.01 | −$20.64 | −$45.64 | −$146 |
Net = sale price − $9.65 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% | $69.30 | +$9.65 |
| 50% | $104 | +$44.02 |
| 75% | $138 | +$78.39 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 18%. 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 | $224 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $172 | −$51.58 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $103 | −$121 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $103 | −$121 | 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 | $172 | $103 | $224 | $103 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $93.14 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $34.92 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $14.01 |
Run your own numbers
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Grading Will Shields #123 — FAQ
Is Will Shields #123 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Will Shields #123 sells for $172 against $9.65 raw: a $163 spread, 18× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($34.92) 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 Will Shields #123 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Will Shields #123 (Football Cards 1993 SP) sells for about $172 versus $9.65 for a raw near-mint copy — a 18× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Will Shields #123?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $224, ahead of PSA 10 at $172. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Will Shields #123 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 Will Shields #123 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Will Shields #123 breaks even when it gems about 18% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $34.92).
Is your football card centered well enough to grade?
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