Is Ed Flanagan #149 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Ed Flanagan #149 sells for $206 against $1.44 raw: a $205 spread, 143× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($40.50) 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)
- $1.44
- PSA 10
- $206
- PSA 9
- $40.50
- Gem premium
- 143×
- 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 | $206 | +$180 | +$155 | +$55.04 |
| PSA 9 | $40.50 | +$14.06 | −$10.94 | −$111 |
| PSA 8 | $17.18 | −$9.26 | −$34.26 | −$134 |
Net = sale price − $1.44 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% | $82.00 | +$30.56 |
| 50% | $123 | +$72.05 |
| 75% | $165 | +$114 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 7%. 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 | $268 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $206 | −$61.52 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $124 | −$144 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $124 | −$144 | 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 Ed Flanagan #149 — FAQ
Is Ed Flanagan #149 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Ed Flanagan #149 sells for $206 against $1.44 raw: a $205 spread, 143× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($40.50) 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 Ed Flanagan #149 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Ed Flanagan #149 (Football Cards 1972 Topps) sells for about $206 versus $1.44 for a raw near-mint copy — a 143× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Ed Flanagan #149?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $268, ahead of PSA 10 at $206. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Ed Flanagan #149 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 Ed Flanagan #149 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Ed Flanagan #149 breaks even when it gems about 7% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $40.50).
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