Is Art Monk #175 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Art Monk #175 sells for $403 against $1.75 raw: a $401 spread, 230× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($34.00) 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)
- $1.75
- PSA 10
- $403
- PSA 9
- $34.00
- Gem premium
- 230×
- 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 | $403 | +$376 | +$351 | +$251 |
| PSA 9 | $34.00 | +$7.25 | −$17.75 | −$118 |
| PSA 8 | $17.50 | −$9.25 | −$34.25 | −$134 |
Net = sale price − $1.75 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% | $126 | +$74.50 |
| 50% | $219 | +$167 |
| 75% | $311 | +$259 |
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 | $524 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $403 | −$121 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $242 | −$282 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $242 | −$282 | 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 Art Monk #175 — FAQ
Is Art Monk #175 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Art Monk #175 sells for $403 against $1.75 raw: a $401 spread, 230× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($34.00) 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 Art Monk #175 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Art Monk #175 (Football Cards 1986 Topps) sells for about $403 versus $1.75 for a raw near-mint copy — a 230× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Art Monk #175?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $524, ahead of PSA 10 at $403. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Art Monk #175 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 Art Monk #175 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Art Monk #175 breaks even when it gems about 5% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $34.00).
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