Is Barry Sanders, Gordie Howe #481 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 13× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Barry Sanders, Gordie Howe #481 sells for $58.89 against $4.69 raw: a $54.20 spread, 13× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $4.69
- PSA 10
- $58.89
- Gem premium
- 13×
- 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 | $58.89 | +$29.20 | +$4.20 | −$95.80 |
Net = sale price − $4.69 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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 | $77.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $58.89 | −$18.11 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $35.00 | −$42.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $35.00 | −$42.00 | 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.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA | CGC | BGS | SGC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $58.89 | $35.00 | $77.00 | $35.00 |
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Grading Barry Sanders, Gordie Howe #481 — FAQ
Is Barry Sanders, Gordie Howe #481 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Barry Sanders, Gordie Howe #481 sells for $58.89 against $4.69 raw: a $54.20 spread, 13× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Barry Sanders, Gordie Howe #481 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Barry Sanders, Gordie Howe #481 (Football Cards 2009 Upper Deck Heroes) sells for about $58.89 versus $4.69 for a raw near-mint copy — a 13× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Barry Sanders, Gordie Howe #481?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $77.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $58.89. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Barry Sanders, Gordie Howe #481 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.
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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