Is Sam Rinzel #219 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Sam Rinzel #219 brings $32.70 versus $0.71 raw — a $31.99 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($10.93) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.71
- PSA 10
- $32.70
- PSA 9
- $10.93
- Gem premium
- 46×
- 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 | $32.70 | +$6.99 | −$18.01 | −$118 |
| PSA 9 | $10.93 | −$14.78 | −$39.78 | −$140 |
| PSA 8 | $5.53 | −$20.18 | −$45.18 | −$145 |
Net = sale price − $0.71 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% | $16.37 | −$34.34 |
| 50% | $21.82 | −$28.89 |
| 75% | $27.26 | −$23.45 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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 | $43.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $32.70 | −$10.30 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $20.00 | −$23.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $20.00 | −$23.00 | 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 Sam Rinzel #219 — FAQ
Is Sam Rinzel #219 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Sam Rinzel #219 brings $32.70 versus $0.71 raw — a $31.99 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($10.93) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Sam Rinzel #219 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Sam Rinzel #219 (Hockey Cards 2025 O-Pee-Chee Platinum) sells for about $32.70 versus $0.71 for a raw near-mint copy — a 46× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Sam Rinzel #219?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $43.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $32.70. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Sam Rinzel #219 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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