Is Danny Edwards #57 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Danny Edwards #57 sells for $143 against $1.46 raw: a $142 spread, 98× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($27.53) 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)
- $1.46
- PSA 10
- $143
- PSA 9
- $27.53
- Gem premium
- 98×
- 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 | $143 | +$117 | +$91.62 | −$8.38 |
| PSA 9 | $27.53 | +$1.07 | −$23.93 | −$124 |
| PSA 8 | $12.59 | −$13.87 | −$38.87 | −$139 |
Net = sale price − $1.46 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% | $56.42 | +$4.96 |
| 50% | $85.31 | +$33.85 |
| 75% | $114 | +$62.73 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 21%. 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 | $186 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $143 | −$42.92 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $86.00 | −$100 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $86.00 | −$100 | 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 | $143 | $86.00 | $186 | $86.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $50.42 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $27.53 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $12.59 |
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Grading Danny Edwards #57 — FAQ
Is Danny Edwards #57 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Danny Edwards #57 sells for $143 against $1.46 raw: a $142 spread, 98× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($27.53) 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 Danny Edwards #57 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Danny Edwards #57 (Golf Cards 1981 Donruss) sells for about $143 versus $1.46 for a raw near-mint copy — a 98× premium as of Aug 16, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Danny Edwards #57?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $186, ahead of PSA 10 at $143. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Danny Edwards #57 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 Danny Edwards #57 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Danny Edwards #57 breaks even when it gems about 21% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $27.53).
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