Is Apollo Creed #56 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Apollo Creed #56 sells for $53.53 against $7.00 raw: a $46.53 spread, 7.6× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($39.99) 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)
- $7.00
- PSA 10
- $53.53
- PSA 9
- $39.99
- Gem premium
- 7.6×
- 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 | $53.53 | +$21.53 | −$3.47 | −$103 |
| PSA 9 | $39.99 | +$7.99 | −$17.01 | −$117 |
| PSA 8 | $10.76 | −$21.24 | −$46.24 | −$146 |
Net = sale price − $7.00 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% | $43.38 | −$13.63 |
| 50% | $46.76 | −$10.24 |
| 75% | $50.15 | −$6.85 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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 | $70.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $53.53 | −$16.47 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $45.00 | −$25.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $32.00 | −$38.00 | 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 Apollo Creed #56 — FAQ
Is Apollo Creed #56 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Apollo Creed #56 sells for $53.53 against $7.00 raw: a $46.53 spread, 7.6× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($39.99) 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 Apollo Creed #56 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Apollo Creed #56 (Baseball Cards 2015 Topps Allen & Ginter) sells for about $53.53 versus $7.00 for a raw near-mint copy — a 7.6× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Apollo Creed #56?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $70.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $53.53. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Apollo Creed #56 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.
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