Is Errol Mann #247 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Errol Mann #247 sells for $454 against $3.48 raw: a $450 spread, 130× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($131) 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)
- $3.48
- PSA 10
- $454
- PSA 9
- $131
- Gem premium
- 130×
- 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 | $454 | +$425 | +$400 | +$300 |
| PSA 9 | $131 | +$103 | +$77.52 | −$22.48 |
| PSA 8 | $119 | +$90.90 | +$65.90 | −$34.10 |
Net = sale price − $3.48 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% | $212 | +$158 |
| 50% | $292 | +$239 |
| 75% | $373 | +$320 |
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 | $590 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $454 | −$136 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $272 | −$318 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $272 | −$318 | 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 Errol Mann #247 — FAQ
Is Errol Mann #247 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Errol Mann #247 sells for $454 against $3.48 raw: a $450 spread, 130× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($131) 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 Errol Mann #247 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Errol Mann #247 (Football Cards 1971 Topps) sells for about $454 versus $3.48 for a raw near-mint copy — a 130× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Errol Mann #247?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $590, ahead of PSA 10 at $454. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Errol Mann #247 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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