Is Andy Cole #59 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 53× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Andy Cole #59 sells for $58.28 against $1.10 raw: a $57.18 spread, 53× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($14.91) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $1.10
- PSA 10
- $58.28
- PSA 9
- $14.91
- Gem premium
- 53×
- 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 | $58.28 | +$32.18 | +$7.18 | −$92.82 |
| PSA 9 | $14.91 | −$11.19 | −$36.19 | −$136 |
| PSA 8 | $7.39 | −$18.71 | −$43.71 | −$144 |
Net = sale price − $1.10 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% | $25.75 | −$25.35 |
| 50% | $36.59 | −$14.51 |
| 75% | $47.44 | −$3.66 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 83%. 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 | $76.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $58.28 | −$17.72 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $35.00 | −$41.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $35.00 | −$41.00 | 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.
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Grading Andy Cole #59 — FAQ
Is Andy Cole #59 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Andy Cole #59 sells for $58.28 against $1.10 raw: a $57.18 spread, 53× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($14.91) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Andy Cole #59 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Andy Cole #59 (Soccer Cards 1997 Futera Manchester United Fans Selection) sells for about $58.28 versus $1.10 for a raw near-mint copy — a 53× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Andy Cole #59?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $76.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $58.28. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Andy Cole #59 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 Andy Cole #59 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Andy Cole #59 breaks even when it gems about 83% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $14.91).
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