Is Eric Dickerson #455 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 42× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Eric Dickerson #455 sells for $50.00 against $1.19 raw: a $48.81 spread, 42× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($10.46) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $1.19
- PSA 10
- $50.00
- PSA 9
- $10.46
- Gem premium
- 42×
- As of
- Jul 11, 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 | $50.00 | +$23.81 | −$1.19 | −$101 |
| PSA 9 | $10.46 | −$15.73 | −$40.73 | −$141 |
| PSA 8 | $6.50 | −$19.69 | −$44.69 | −$145 |
Net = sale price − $1.19 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% | $20.34 | −$30.85 |
| 50% | $30.23 | −$20.96 |
| 75% | $40.12 | −$11.07 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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 | $65.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $50.00 | −$15.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $30.00 | −$35.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $30.00 | −$35.00 | 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 Eric Dickerson #455 — FAQ
Is Eric Dickerson #455 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Eric Dickerson #455 sells for $50.00 against $1.19 raw: a $48.81 spread, 42× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($10.46) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Eric Dickerson #455 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Eric Dickerson #455 (Football Cards 1989 Pro Set) sells for about $50.00 versus $1.19 for a raw near-mint copy — a 42× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Eric Dickerson #455?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $65.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $50.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Eric Dickerson #455 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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