Is Whitey Ford worth grading?
Baseball · Baseball Cards 1961 Topps Stamps · full price guide →
Strong grading candidate — 7.8× premium in Grade 8
A Grade 8 Whitey Ford sells for $103 against $13.07 raw: a $89.43 spread, 7.8× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $13.07
- Grade 8
- $103
- Gem premium
- 7.8×
- 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 — Grade 8 | $103 | +$64.43 | +$39.43 | −$60.57 |
| PSA 8 | $103 | +$64.43 | +$39.43 | −$60.57 |
Net = sale price − $13.07 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | Graded |
|---|---|
| 8 | $103 |
| 7 | $40.00 |
Run your own numbers
Should I pay this?
Enter the seller’s asking price to see your net outcome per grade.
Other 1961 Topps Stamps cards worth checking
Full set checklist →
Grading Whitey Ford — FAQ
Is Whitey Ford worth grading?
A Grade 8 Whitey Ford sells for $103 against $13.07 raw: a $89.43 spread, 7.8× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
Is your baseball 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.
Check my card free