Is Tom Webster #78 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Tom Webster #78 sells for $234 against $1.66 raw: a $232 spread, 141× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($43.01) 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)
- $1.66
- PSA 10
- $234
- PSA 9
- $43.01
- Gem premium
- 141×
- 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 | $234 | +$207 | +$182 | +$82.21 |
| PSA 9 | $43.01 | +$16.35 | −$8.65 | −$109 |
| PSA 8 | $18.20 | −$8.46 | −$33.46 | −$133 |
Net = sale price − $1.66 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% | $90.72 | +$39.06 |
| 50% | $138 | +$86.78 |
| 75% | $186 | +$134 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 5%. 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 | $304 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $234 | −$70.13 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $140 | −$164 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $140 | −$164 | 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 | $234 | $140 | $304 | $140 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $75.14 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $43.01 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $18.20 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $12.99 |
Run your own numbers
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Grading Tom Webster #78 — FAQ
Is Tom Webster #78 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Tom Webster #78 sells for $234 against $1.66 raw: a $232 spread, 141× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($43.01) 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 Tom Webster #78 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Tom Webster #78 (Hockey Cards 1971 Topps) sells for about $234 versus $1.66 for a raw near-mint copy — a 141× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Tom Webster #78?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $304, ahead of PSA 10 at $234. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Tom Webster #78 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 Tom Webster #78 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Tom Webster #78 breaks even when it gems about 5% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $43.01).
Is your hockey 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.
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