Is Teddy Blueger [Rainbow] #R-TB worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Teddy Blueger [Rainbow] #R-TB brings $51.59 versus $18.08 raw — a $33.51 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($28.34) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $18.08
- PSA 10
- $51.59
- PSA 9
- $28.34
- Gem premium
- 2.9×
- As of
- Sep 3, 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 | $51.59 | +$8.51 | −$16.49 | −$116 |
| PSA 9 | $28.34 | −$14.74 | −$39.74 | −$140 |
| PSA 8 | $18.84 | −$24.24 | −$49.24 | −$149 |
Net = sale price − $18.08 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% | $34.15 | −$33.93 |
| 50% | $39.97 | −$28.11 |
| 75% | $45.78 | −$22.30 |
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 | $67.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $51.59 | −$15.41 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $31.00 | −$36.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $31.00 | −$36.00 | 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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Is Teddy Blueger [Rainbow] #R-TB worth grading?
A PSA 10 Teddy Blueger [Rainbow] #R-TB brings $51.59 versus $18.08 raw — a $33.51 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($28.34) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Teddy Blueger [Rainbow] #R-TB worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Teddy Blueger [Rainbow] #R-TB (Hockey Cards 2019 O-Pee-Chee Platinum Rookie Autos) sells for about $51.59 versus $18.08 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.9× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Teddy Blueger [Rainbow] #R-TB?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $67.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $51.59. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Teddy Blueger [Rainbow] #R-TB 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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