Is Raghib Ismail #36 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Raghib Ismail #36 sells for $86.77 against $1.00 raw: a $85.77 spread, 87× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($27.14) 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)
- $1.00
- PSA 10
- $86.77
- PSA 9
- $27.14
- Gem premium
- 87×
- 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 | $86.77 | +$60.77 | +$35.77 | −$64.23 |
| PSA 9 | $27.14 | +$1.14 | −$23.86 | −$124 |
| PSA 8 | $8.50 | −$17.50 | −$42.50 | −$143 |
Net = sale price − $1.00 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% | $42.05 | −$8.95 |
| 50% | $56.95 | +$5.95 |
| 75% | $71.86 | +$20.86 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 40%. 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 | $113 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $86.77 | −$26.23 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $52.00 | −$61.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $52.00 | −$61.00 | 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 Raghib Ismail #36 — FAQ
Is Raghib Ismail #36 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Raghib Ismail #36 sells for $86.77 against $1.00 raw: a $85.77 spread, 87× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($27.14) 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 Raghib Ismail #36 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Raghib Ismail #36 (Football Cards 1991 Pro Set) sells for about $86.77 versus $1.00 for a raw near-mint copy — a 87× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Raghib Ismail #36?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $113, ahead of PSA 10 at $86.77. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Raghib Ismail #36 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 Raghib Ismail #36 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Raghib Ismail #36 breaks even when it gems about 40% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $27.14).
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