Is Jack Dwan #51 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Jack Dwan #51 sells for $43,802 against $161 raw: a $43,642 spread, 272× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($6,546) 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)
- $161
- PSA 10
- $43,802
- PSA 9
- $6,546
- Gem premium
- 272×
- As of
- Aug 16, 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 | $43,802 | +$43,617 | +$43,592 | +$43,492 |
| PSA 9 | $6,546 | +$6,360 | +$6,335 | +$6,235 |
| PSA 8 | $1,754 | +$1,568 | +$1,543 | +$1,443 |
Net = sale price − $161 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% | $15,860 | +$15,649 |
| 50% | $25,174 | +$24,963 |
| 75% | $34,488 | +$34,277 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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 | $56,943 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $43,802 | −$13,141 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $26,281 | −$30,662 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $26,281 | −$30,662 | 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.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA | CGC | BGS | SGC | Graded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $43,802 | $26,281 | $56,943 | $26,281 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $12,021 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $6,546 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $1,754 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $1,230 |
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Grading Jack Dwan #51 — FAQ
Is Jack Dwan #51 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Jack Dwan #51 sells for $43,802 against $161 raw: a $43,642 spread, 272× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($6,546) 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 Jack Dwan #51 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Jack Dwan #51 (Basketball Cards 1948 Bowman) sells for about $43,802 versus $161 for a raw near-mint copy — a 272× premium as of Aug 16, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Jack Dwan #51?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $56,943, ahead of PSA 10 at $43,802. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Jack Dwan #51 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.
Is your basketball card centered well enough to grade?
Centering makes or breaks a PSA 10. Scan any card with Midpoint to measure its exact centering, get a grade estimate, and see what your copy is actually worth.
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