Is Jerome Bettis #166 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Jerome Bettis #166 sells for $115 against $1.90 raw: a $113 spread, 60× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($27.42) 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)
- $1.90
- PSA 10
- $115
- PSA 9
- $27.42
- Gem premium
- 60×
- As of
- Jul 11, 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 | $115 | +$87.79 | +$62.79 | −$37.21 |
| PSA 9 | $27.42 | +$0.52 | −$24.48 | −$124 |
| PSA 8 | $11.49 | −$15.41 | −$40.41 | −$140 |
Net = sale price − $1.90 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% | $49.24 | −$2.66 |
| 50% | $71.06 | +$19.16 |
| 75% | $92.87 | +$40.97 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 28%. 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 | $149 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $115 | −$34.31 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $69.00 | −$80.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $34.99 | −$114 | 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 | $115 | $69.00 | $149 | $34.99 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $39.20 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $27.42 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $11.49 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $8.82 |
Run your own numbers
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Grading Jerome Bettis #166 — FAQ
Is Jerome Bettis #166 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Jerome Bettis #166 sells for $115 against $1.90 raw: a $113 spread, 60× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($27.42) 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 Jerome Bettis #166 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Jerome Bettis #166 (Football Cards 1993 Topps) sells for about $115 versus $1.90 for a raw near-mint copy — a 60× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Jerome Bettis #166?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $149, ahead of PSA 10 at $115. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Jerome Bettis #166 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 Jerome Bettis #166 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Jerome Bettis #166 breaks even when it gems about 28% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $27.42).
Is your football 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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