Is Ty Law #5 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Ty Law #5 sells for $198 against $36.50 raw: a $162 spread, 5.4× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($68.64) 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)
- $36.50
- PSA 10
- $198
- PSA 9
- $68.64
- Gem premium
- 5.4×
- 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 | $198 | +$137 | +$112 | +$11.99 |
| PSA 9 | $68.64 | +$7.14 | −$17.86 | −$118 |
| PSA 8 | $38.74 | −$22.76 | −$47.76 | −$148 |
Net = sale price − $36.50 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% | $101 | +$14.60 |
| 50% | $134 | +$47.06 |
| 75% | $166 | +$79.53 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 14%. 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 | $258 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $198 | −$59.51 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $119 | −$139 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $119 | −$139 | 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 | $198 | $119 | $258 | $119 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $131 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $68.64 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $38.74 |
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Grading Ty Law #5 — FAQ
Is Ty Law #5 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Ty Law #5 sells for $198 against $36.50 raw: a $162 spread, 5.4× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($68.64) 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 Ty Law #5 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Ty Law #5 (Football Cards 2025 Panini National Treasures Canton Calligraphy) sells for about $198 versus $36.50 for a raw near-mint copy — a 5.4× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Ty Law #5?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $258, ahead of PSA 10 at $198. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Ty Law #5 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 Ty Law #5 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Ty Law #5 breaks even when it gems about 14% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $68.64).
Is your football 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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