Is Dan Abramowicz #213 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Dan Abramowicz #213 sells for $202 against $1.45 raw: a $200 spread, 139× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($44.13) 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)
- $1.45
- PSA 10
- $202
- PSA 9
- $44.13
- Gem premium
- 139×
- 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 | $202 | +$175 | +$150 | +$50.30 |
| PSA 9 | $44.13 | +$17.68 | −$7.32 | −$107 |
| PSA 8 | $16.99 | −$9.46 | −$34.46 | −$134 |
Net = sale price − $1.45 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% | $83.53 | +$32.08 |
| 50% | $123 | +$71.49 |
| 75% | $162 | +$111 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 5%. 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 | $262 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $202 | −$60.25 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $121 | −$141 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $121 | −$141 | 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 Dan Abramowicz #213 — FAQ
Is Dan Abramowicz #213 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Dan Abramowicz #213 sells for $202 against $1.45 raw: a $200 spread, 139× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($44.13) 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 Dan Abramowicz #213 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Dan Abramowicz #213 (Football Cards 1972 Topps) sells for about $202 versus $1.45 for a raw near-mint copy — a 139× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Dan Abramowicz #213?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $262, ahead of PSA 10 at $202. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Dan Abramowicz #213 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 Dan Abramowicz #213 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Dan Abramowicz #213 breaks even when it gems about 5% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $44.13).
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