Is Tom Mack #94 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Tom Mack #94 sells for $889 against $2.25 raw: a $887 spread, 395× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($741) 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)
- $2.25
- PSA 10
- $889
- PSA 9
- $741
- Gem premium
- 395×
- 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 | $889 | +$862 | +$837 | +$737 |
| PSA 9 | $741 | +$714 | +$689 | +$589 |
| PSA 8 | $32.24 | +$4.99 | −$20.01 | −$120 |
Net = sale price − $2.25 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% | $778 | +$726 |
| 50% | $815 | +$763 |
| 75% | $852 | +$800 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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 | $1,156 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $889 | −$267 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $533 | −$623 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $533 | −$623 | 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 Tom Mack #94 — FAQ
Is Tom Mack #94 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Tom Mack #94 sells for $889 against $2.25 raw: a $887 spread, 395× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($741) 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 Mack #94 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Tom Mack #94 (Football Cards 1971 Topps) sells for about $889 versus $2.25 for a raw near-mint copy — a 395× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Tom Mack #94?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $1,156, ahead of PSA 10 at $889. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Tom Mack #94 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.
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