Is O.J. Simpson #127 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 O.J. Simpson #127 sells for $145 against $2.40 raw: a $143 spread, 60× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($28.44) 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)
- $2.40
- PSA 10
- $145
- PSA 9
- $28.44
- Gem premium
- 60×
- 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 | $145 | +$118 | +$92.51 | −$7.49 |
| PSA 9 | $28.44 | +$1.04 | −$23.96 | −$124 |
| PSA 8 | $13.12 | −$14.28 | −$39.28 | −$139 |
Net = sale price − $2.40 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% | $57.56 | +$5.16 |
| 50% | $86.67 | +$34.27 |
| 75% | $116 | +$63.39 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 21%. 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 | $188 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $145 | −$43.09 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $87.00 | −$101 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $87.00 | −$101 | 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 O.J. Simpson #127 — FAQ
Is O.J. Simpson #127 worth grading?
A PSA 10 O.J. Simpson #127 sells for $145 against $2.40 raw: a $143 spread, 60× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($28.44) 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 O.J. Simpson #127 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 O.J. Simpson #127 (Football Cards 1989 Swell Greats) sells for about $145 versus $2.40 for a raw near-mint copy — a 60× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for O.J. Simpson #127?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $188, ahead of PSA 10 at $145. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does O.J. Simpson #127 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 O.J. Simpson #127 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting O.J. Simpson #127 breaks even when it gems about 21% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $28.44).
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