Is Carl Furillo #190 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Carl Furillo #190 sells for $25,620 against $17.98 raw: a $25,602 spread, 1425× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($1,100) 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)
- $17.98
- PSA 10
- $25,620
- PSA 9
- $1,100
- Gem premium
- 1425×
- 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 | $25,620 | +$25,577 | +$25,552 | +$25,452 |
| PSA 9 | $1,100 | +$1,057 | +$1,032 | +$932 |
| PSA 8 | $284 | +$241 | +$216 | +$116 |
Net = sale price − $17.98 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% | $7,230 | +$7,162 |
| 50% | $13,360 | +$13,292 |
| 75% | $19,490 | +$19,422 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $25,620 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $15,372 | −$10,248 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $15,372 | −$10,248 | 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 Carl Furillo #190 — FAQ
Is Carl Furillo #190 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Carl Furillo #190 sells for $25,620 against $17.98 raw: a $25,602 spread, 1425× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($1,100) 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 Carl Furillo #190 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Carl Furillo #190 (Baseball Cards 1956 Topps) sells for about $25,620 versus $17.98 for a raw near-mint copy — a 1425× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Carl Furillo #190?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $25,620, ahead of CGC 10 at $15,372. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Carl Furillo #190 need for a PSA 10?
PSA 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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