Is Jack Nicklaus #13 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Jack Nicklaus #13 sells for $3,999 against $14.26 raw: a $3,985 spread, 280× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($350) 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)
- $14.26
- PSA 10
- $3,999
- PSA 9
- $350
- Gem premium
- 280×
- As of
- Aug 16, 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 | $3,999 | +$3,960 | +$3,935 | +$3,835 |
| PSA 9 | $350 | +$311 | +$286 | +$186 |
| PSA 8 | $81.50 | +$42.24 | +$17.24 | −$82.76 |
Net = sale price − $14.26 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% | $1,262 | +$1,198 |
| 50% | $2,175 | +$2,110 |
| 75% | $3,087 | +$3,023 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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 | $5,199 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $3,999 | −$1,200 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $2,399 | −$2,800 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $2,399 | −$2,800 | 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 | $3,999 | $2,399 | $5,199 | $2,399 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $618 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $350 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $81.50 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $53.35 |
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Grading Jack Nicklaus #13 — FAQ
Is Jack Nicklaus #13 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Jack Nicklaus #13 sells for $3,999 against $14.26 raw: a $3,985 spread, 280× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($350) 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 Jack Nicklaus #13 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Jack Nicklaus #13 (Golf Cards 1981 Donruss) sells for about $3,999 versus $14.26 for a raw near-mint copy — a 280× premium as of Aug 16, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Jack Nicklaus #13?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $5,199, ahead of PSA 10 at $3,999. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Jack Nicklaus #13 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.
Is your golf card centered well enough to grade?
Centering makes or breaks a PSA 10. Scan any card with Midpoint to measure its exact centering, get a grade estimate, and see what your copy is actually worth.
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