Is Charles Woodson #115 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 32× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Charles Woodson #115 sells for $112 against $3.48 raw: a $108 spread, 32× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($24.44) 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)
- $3.48
- PSA 10
- $112
- PSA 9
- $24.44
- Gem premium
- 32×
- As of
- Sep 2, 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 | $112 | +$83.40 | +$58.40 | −$41.60 |
| PSA 9 | $24.44 | −$4.04 | −$29.04 | −$129 |
| PSA 8 | $21.99 | −$6.49 | −$31.49 | −$131 |
Net = sale price − $3.48 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% | $46.30 | −$7.18 |
| 50% | $68.16 | +$14.68 |
| 75% | $90.02 | +$36.54 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 33%. 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 | $145 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $112 | −$33.12 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $67.00 | −$78.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $67.00 | −$78.00 | 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 Charles Woodson #115 — FAQ
Is Charles Woodson #115 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Charles Woodson #115 sells for $112 against $3.48 raw: a $108 spread, 32× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($24.44) 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 Charles Woodson #115 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Charles Woodson #115 (Football Cards 1998 Topps Stars) sells for about $112 versus $3.48 for a raw near-mint copy — a 32× premium as of Sep 2, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Charles Woodson #115?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $145, ahead of PSA 10 at $112. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Charles Woodson #115 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 Charles Woodson #115 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Charles Woodson #115 breaks even when it gems about 33% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $24.44).
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