Is Johnny Callison #36 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Johnny Callison #36 sells for $544 against $2.31 raw: a $542 spread, 236× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($53.50) 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)
- $2.31
- PSA 10
- $544
- PSA 9
- $53.50
- Gem premium
- 236×
- 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 | $544 | +$517 | +$492 | +$392 |
| PSA 9 | $53.50 | +$26.19 | +$1.19 | −$98.81 |
| PSA 8 | $25.52 | −$1.79 | −$26.79 | −$127 |
Net = sale price − $2.31 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% | $176 | +$124 |
| 50% | $299 | +$247 |
| 75% | $422 | +$369 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BGS 10 | $708 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $544 | −$164 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $327 | −$381 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $327 | −$381 | 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 Johnny Callison #36 — FAQ
Is Johnny Callison #36 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Johnny Callison #36 sells for $544 against $2.31 raw: a $542 spread, 236× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($53.50) 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 Johnny Callison #36 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Johnny Callison #36 (Baseball Cards 1964 Topps Giants) sells for about $544 versus $2.31 for a raw near-mint copy — a 236× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Johnny Callison #36?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $708, ahead of PSA 10 at $544. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Johnny Callison #36 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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