Is Rick Middleton #37 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Rick Middleton #37 sells for $237 against $2.00 raw: a $235 spread, 119× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($41.72) 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)
- $2.00
- PSA 10
- $237
- PSA 9
- $41.72
- Gem premium
- 119×
- 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 — PSA 10 | $237 | +$210 | +$185 | +$85.49 |
| PSA 9 | $41.72 | +$14.72 | −$10.28 | −$110 |
| PSA 8 | $16.39 | −$10.61 | −$35.61 | −$136 |
Net = sale price − $2.00 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% | $90.66 | +$38.66 |
| 50% | $140 | +$87.61 |
| 75% | $189 | +$137 |
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 | $309 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $237 | −$71.51 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $142 | −$167 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $142 | −$167 | 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 Rick Middleton #37 — FAQ
Is Rick Middleton #37 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Rick Middleton #37 sells for $237 against $2.00 raw: a $235 spread, 119× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($41.72) 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 Rick Middleton #37 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Rick Middleton #37 (Hockey Cards 1975 Topps) sells for about $237 versus $2.00 for a raw near-mint copy — a 119× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Rick Middleton #37?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $309, ahead of PSA 10 at $237. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Rick Middleton #37 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 Rick Middleton #37 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Rick Middleton #37 breaks even when it gems about 5% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $41.72).
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