Is Quentin Johnston #27 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Quentin Johnston #27 sells for $844 against $291 raw: a $553 spread, 2.9× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($324) 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)
- $291
- PSA 10
- $844
- PSA 9
- $324
- Gem premium
- 2.9×
- 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 | $844 | +$528 | +$503 | +$403 |
| PSA 9 | $324 | +$8.23 | −$16.77 | −$117 |
| PSA 8 | $223 | −$93.04 | −$118 | −$218 |
Net = sale price − $291 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% | $454 | +$113 |
| 50% | $584 | +$243 |
| 75% | $714 | +$373 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 3%. 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 | $1,098 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $844 | −$254 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $507 | −$591 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $507 | −$591 | 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 Quentin Johnston #27 — FAQ
Is Quentin Johnston #27 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Quentin Johnston #27 sells for $844 against $291 raw: a $553 spread, 2.9× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($324) 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 Quentin Johnston #27 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Quentin Johnston #27 (Football Cards 2023 Clearly Donruss Downtown) sells for about $844 versus $291 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.9× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Quentin Johnston #27?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $1,098, ahead of PSA 10 at $844. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Quentin Johnston #27 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 Quentin Johnston #27 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Quentin Johnston #27 breaks even when it gems about 3% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $324).
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