Is Dick Groat #147 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Dick Groat #147 sells for $315 against $5.09 raw: a $310 spread, 62× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($52.91) 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)
- $5.09
- PSA 10
- $315
- PSA 9
- $52.91
- Gem premium
- 62×
- As of
- Sep 4, 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 | $315 | +$285 | +$260 | +$160 |
| PSA 9 | $52.91 | +$22.82 | −$2.18 | −$102 |
| PSA 8 | $21.72 | −$8.37 | −$33.37 | −$133 |
Net = sale price − $5.09 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% | $118 | +$63.28 |
| 50% | $184 | +$129 |
| 75% | $249 | +$194 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 1%. 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 | $409 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $315 | −$94.24 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $189 | −$220 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $189 | −$220 | 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 Dick Groat #147 — FAQ
Is Dick Groat #147 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Dick Groat #147 sells for $315 against $5.09 raw: a $310 spread, 62× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($52.91) 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 Dick Groat #147 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Dick Groat #147 (Baseball Cards 1964 Topps Coins) sells for about $315 versus $5.09 for a raw near-mint copy — a 62× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Dick Groat #147?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $409, ahead of PSA 10 at $315. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Dick Groat #147 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 Dick Groat #147 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Dick Groat #147 breaks even when it gems about 1% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $52.91).
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