Is Zuckuss #49 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 35× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Zuckuss #49 sells for $93.60 against $2.69 raw: a $90.91 spread, 35× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $2.69
- PSA 10
- $93.60
- Gem premium
- 35×
- As of
- Oct 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 | $93.60 | +$65.91 | +$40.91 | −$59.09 |
| PSA 8 | $49.50 | +$21.81 | −$3.19 | −$103 |
Net = sale price − $2.69 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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 | $122 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $93.60 | −$28.40 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $56.00 | −$66.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $56.00 | −$66.00 | 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 Zuckuss #49 — FAQ
Is Zuckuss #49 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Zuckuss #49 sells for $93.60 against $2.69 raw: a $90.91 spread, 35× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Zuckuss #49 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Zuckuss #49 (Star Wars 1996 Topps) sells for about $93.60 versus $2.69 for a raw near-mint copy — a 35× premium as of Oct 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Zuckuss #49?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $122, ahead of PSA 10 at $93.60. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Zuckuss #49 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.
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