Is Richard Petty #61 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Richard Petty #61 sells for $59.95 against $6.05 raw: a $53.90 spread, 9.9× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($46.55) 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)
- $6.05
- PSA 10
- $59.95
- PSA 9
- $46.55
- Gem premium
- 9.9×
- 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 — PSA 10 | $59.95 | +$28.90 | +$3.90 | −$96.10 |
| PSA 9 | $46.55 | +$15.50 | −$9.50 | −$110 |
| PSA 8 | $11.77 | −$19.28 | −$44.28 | −$144 |
Net = sale price − $6.05 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% | $49.90 | −$6.15 |
| 50% | $53.25 | −$2.80 |
| 75% | $56.60 | +$0.55 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 71%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BGS 10 | $78.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $59.95 | −$18.05 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $36.00 | −$42.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $36.00 | −$42.00 | 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.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA | CGC | BGS | SGC | Graded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $59.95 | $36.00 | $78.00 | $36.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $51.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $46.55 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $11.77 |
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Grading Richard Petty #61 — FAQ
Is Richard Petty #61 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Richard Petty #61 sells for $59.95 against $6.05 raw: a $53.90 spread, 9.9× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($46.55) 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 Richard Petty #61 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Richard Petty #61 (Baseball Cards 2012 Topps Allen & Ginter) sells for about $59.95 versus $6.05 for a raw near-mint copy — a 9.9× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Richard Petty #61?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $78.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $59.95. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Richard Petty #61 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.
What gem rate makes grading Richard Petty #61 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Richard Petty #61 breaks even when it gems about 71% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $46.55).
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