Is Bobby Jones #132 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Bobby Jones #132 sells for $2,025 against $1.40 raw: a $2,024 spread, 1446× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($28.46) 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)
- $1.40
- PSA 10
- $2,025
- PSA 9
- $28.46
- Gem premium
- 1446×
- 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 | $2,025 | +$1,999 | +$1,974 | +$1,874 |
| PSA 9 | $28.46 | +$2.06 | −$22.94 | −$123 |
| PSA 8 | $24.99 | −$1.41 | −$26.41 | −$126 |
Net = sale price − $1.40 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% | $528 | +$476 |
| 50% | $1,027 | +$975 |
| 75% | $1,526 | +$1,474 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 1%. 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 | $2,633 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $2,025 | −$608 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $1,215 | −$1,418 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $1,215 | −$1,418 | 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 Bobby Jones #132 — FAQ
Is Bobby Jones #132 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Bobby Jones #132 sells for $2,025 against $1.40 raw: a $2,024 spread, 1446× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($28.46) 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 Bobby Jones #132 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Bobby Jones #132 (Basketball Cards 1979 Topps) sells for about $2,025 versus $1.40 for a raw near-mint copy — a 1446× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Bobby Jones #132?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $2,633, ahead of PSA 10 at $2,025. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Bobby Jones #132 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 Bobby Jones #132 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Bobby Jones #132 breaks even when it gems about 1% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $28.46).
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