Is Leon Durham #565 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Leon Durham #565 sells for $66.66 against $2.51 raw: a $64.15 spread, 27× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($36.99) 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)
- $2.51
- PSA 10
- $66.66
- PSA 9
- $36.99
- Gem premium
- 27×
- As of
- Sep 3, 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 | $66.66 | +$39.15 | +$14.15 | −$85.85 |
| PSA 9 | $36.99 | +$9.48 | −$15.52 | −$116 |
| PSA 8 | $6.76 | −$20.75 | −$45.75 | −$146 |
Net = sale price − $2.51 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% | $44.41 | −$8.10 |
| 50% | $51.83 | −$0.68 |
| 75% | $59.24 | +$6.73 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 52%. 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 | $87.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $66.66 | −$20.34 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $40.00 | −$47.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $40.00 | −$47.00 | 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.
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Grading Leon Durham #565 — FAQ
Is Leon Durham #565 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Leon Durham #565 sells for $66.66 against $2.51 raw: a $64.15 spread, 27× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($36.99) 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 Leon Durham #565 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Leon Durham #565 (Baseball Cards 1984 Topps Tiffany) sells for about $66.66 versus $2.51 for a raw near-mint copy — a 27× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Leon Durham #565?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $87.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $66.66. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Leon Durham #565 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 Leon Durham #565 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Leon Durham #565 breaks even when it gems about 52% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $36.99).
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