Is John Daly #TT-JD worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 John Daly #TT-JD sells for $310 against $12.83 raw: a $297 spread, 24× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($53.04) 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)
- $12.83
- PSA 10
- $310
- PSA 9
- $53.04
- Gem premium
- 24×
- 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 | $310 | +$272 | +$247 | +$147 |
| PSA 9 | $53.04 | +$15.21 | −$9.79 | −$110 |
| PSA 8 | $27.73 | −$10.10 | −$35.10 | −$135 |
Net = sale price − $12.83 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% | $117 | +$54.51 |
| 50% | $182 | +$119 |
| 75% | $246 | +$183 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 4%. 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 | $403 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $310 | −$92.75 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $186 | −$217 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $186 | −$217 | 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 | $310 | $186 | $403 | $186 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $85.03 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $53.04 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $27.73 |
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Grading John Daly #TT-JD — FAQ
Is John Daly #TT-JD worth grading?
A PSA 10 John Daly #TT-JD sells for $310 against $12.83 raw: a $297 spread, 24× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($53.04) 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 John Daly #TT-JD worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 John Daly #TT-JD (Golf Cards 2001 Upper Deck Tour Threads) sells for about $310 versus $12.83 for a raw near-mint copy — a 24× premium as of Aug 16, 2026.
Which grading company is best for John Daly #TT-JD?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $403, ahead of PSA 10 at $310. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does John Daly #TT-JD 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 John Daly #TT-JD break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting John Daly #TT-JD breaks even when it gems about 4% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $53.04).
Is your golf card centered well enough to grade?
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