Is Whitey Ford #207 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 1339× premium in CGC 10
A CGC 10 Whitey Ford #207 sells for $62,640 against $46.77 raw: a $62,593 spread, 1339× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $46.77
- CGC 10
- $62,640
- Gem premium
- 1339×
- 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 — CGC 10 | $62,640 | +$62,568 | +$62,543 | +$62,443 |
| PSA 8 | $2,338 | +$2,266 | +$2,241 | +$2,141 |
Net = sale price − $46.77 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CGC 10 | $62,640 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $62,640 | best | 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 Whitey Ford #207 — FAQ
Is Whitey Ford #207 worth grading?
A CGC 10 Whitey Ford #207 sells for $62,640 against $46.77 raw: a $62,593 spread, 1339× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
Which grading company is best for Whitey Ford #207?
By resale value, CGC 10 leads at $62,640, ahead of SGC 10 at $62,640. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Whitey Ford #207 need for a CGC 10?
CGC publishes 55/45 front and 75/25 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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