Is Clinton Jones #22 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Clinton Jones #22 sells for $190 against $9.54 raw: a $181 spread, 20× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($47.78) 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)
- $9.54
- PSA 10
- $190
- PSA 9
- $47.78
- Gem premium
- 20×
- 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 | $190 | +$156 | +$131 | +$30.79 |
| PSA 9 | $47.78 | +$13.24 | −$11.76 | −$112 |
| PSA 8 | $23.49 | −$11.05 | −$36.05 | −$136 |
Net = sale price − $9.54 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% | $83.42 | +$23.88 |
| 50% | $119 | +$59.52 |
| 75% | $155 | +$95.15 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 8%. 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 | $247 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $190 | −$56.67 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $114 | −$133 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $114 | −$133 | 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 Clinton Jones #22 — FAQ
Is Clinton Jones #22 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Clinton Jones #22 sells for $190 against $9.54 raw: a $181 spread, 20× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($47.78) 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 Clinton Jones #22 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Clinton Jones #22 (Football Cards 1971 Kellogg's) sells for about $190 versus $9.54 for a raw near-mint copy — a 20× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Clinton Jones #22?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $247, ahead of PSA 10 at $190. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Clinton Jones #22 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 Clinton Jones #22 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Clinton Jones #22 breaks even when it gems about 8% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $47.78).
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