Is Boog Powell #45 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A CGC 10 Boog Powell #45 sells for $3,130 against $1.72 raw: a $3,128 spread, 1820× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($49.58) 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)
- $1.72
- CGC 10
- $3,130
- PSA 9
- $49.58
- Gem premium
- 1820×
- As of
- Sep 3, 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 | $3,130 | +$3,103 | +$3,078 | +$2,978 |
| PSA 9 | $49.58 | +$22.86 | −$2.14 | −$102 |
| PSA 8 | $19.15 | −$7.57 | −$32.57 | −$133 |
Net = sale price − $1.72 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% | $820 | +$768 |
| 50% | $1,590 | +$1,538 |
| 75% | $2,360 | +$2,308 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 0%. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses — measure it before you decide.
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 | $3,130 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $3,130 | 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 Boog Powell #45 — FAQ
Is Boog Powell #45 worth grading?
A CGC 10 Boog Powell #45 sells for $3,130 against $1.72 raw: a $3,128 spread, 1820× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($49.58) 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.
Which grading company is best for Boog Powell #45?
By resale value, CGC 10 leads at $3,130, ahead of SGC 10 at $3,130. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Boog Powell #45 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.
What gem rate makes grading Boog Powell #45 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Boog Powell #45 breaks even when it gems about 0% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $49.58).
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