Is Mick Tingelhoff #204 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 2310× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Mick Tingelhoff #204 sells for $43,920 against $19.01 raw: a $43,901 spread, 2310× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $19.01
- PSA 10
- $43,920
- Gem premium
- 2310×
- As of
- Aug 16, 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 | $43,920 | +$43,876 | +$43,851 | +$43,751 |
| PSA 8 | $55.00 | +$10.99 | −$14.01 | −$114 |
Net = sale price − $19.01 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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 | $57,096 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $43,920 | −$13,176 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $26,352 | −$30,744 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $26,352 | −$30,744 | 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 | $43,920 | $26,352 | $57,096 | $26,352 | — |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $55.00 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $22.99 |
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Grading Mick Tingelhoff #204 — FAQ
Is Mick Tingelhoff #204 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Mick Tingelhoff #204 sells for $43,920 against $19.01 raw: a $43,901 spread, 2310× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Mick Tingelhoff #204 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Mick Tingelhoff #204 (Football Cards 1971 Topps) sells for about $43,920 versus $19.01 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2310× premium as of Aug 16, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Mick Tingelhoff #204?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $57,096, ahead of PSA 10 at $43,920. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Mick Tingelhoff #204 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.
Is your football 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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