Is Ian Woosnam #IW worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Ian Woosnam #IW sells for $196 against $9.61 raw: a $186 spread, 20× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($41.14) 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)
- $9.61
- PSA 10
- $196
- PSA 9
- $41.14
- Gem premium
- 20×
- 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 | $196 | +$161 | +$136 | +$36.24 |
| PSA 9 | $41.14 | +$6.53 | −$18.47 | −$118 |
| PSA 8 | $21.43 | −$13.18 | −$38.18 | −$138 |
Net = sale price − $9.61 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% | $79.82 | +$20.21 |
| 50% | $118 | +$58.89 |
| 75% | $157 | +$97.56 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 12%. 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 | $255 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $196 | −$59.15 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $118 | −$137 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $118 | −$137 | 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 Ian Woosnam #IW — FAQ
Is Ian Woosnam #IW worth grading?
A PSA 10 Ian Woosnam #IW sells for $196 against $9.61 raw: a $186 spread, 20× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($41.14) 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 Ian Woosnam #IW worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Ian Woosnam #IW (Golf Cards 2001 SP Authentic Sign of the Times Autograph) sells for about $196 versus $9.61 for a raw near-mint copy — a 20× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Ian Woosnam #IW?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $255, ahead of PSA 10 at $196. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Ian Woosnam #IW 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 Ian Woosnam #IW break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Ian Woosnam #IW breaks even when it gems about 12% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $41.14).
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