Is Johnny Miller #30 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Johnny Miller #30 sells for $248 against $2.84 raw: a $245 spread, 87× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($32.67) 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)
- $2.84
- PSA 10
- $248
- PSA 9
- $32.67
- Gem premium
- 87×
- 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 | $248 | +$220 | +$195 | +$95.31 |
| PSA 9 | $32.67 | +$4.83 | −$20.17 | −$120 |
| PSA 8 | $14.70 | −$13.14 | −$38.14 | −$138 |
Net = sale price − $2.84 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% | $86.54 | +$33.70 |
| 50% | $140 | +$87.57 |
| 75% | $194 | +$141 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 9%. 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 | $323 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $248 | −$74.85 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $149 | −$174 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $149 | −$174 | 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 | $248 | $149 | $323 | $149 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $75.03 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $32.67 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $14.70 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $12.00 |
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Grading Johnny Miller #30 — FAQ
Is Johnny Miller #30 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Johnny Miller #30 sells for $248 against $2.84 raw: a $245 spread, 87× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($32.67) 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 Johnny Miller #30 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Johnny Miller #30 (Golf Cards 1981 Donruss) sells for about $248 versus $2.84 for a raw near-mint copy — a 87× premium as of Aug 16, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Johnny Miller #30?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $323, ahead of PSA 10 at $248. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Johnny Miller #30 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 Johnny Miller #30 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Johnny Miller #30 breaks even when it gems about 9% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $32.67).
Is your golf card centered well enough to grade?
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