Is Ray Rice #186 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 9.5 Ray Rice #186 brings $27.00 versus $1.49 raw — a $25.51 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($24.99) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $1.49
- Grade 9.5
- $27.00
- PSA 9
- $24.99
- Gem premium
- 18×
- 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 — Grade 9.5 | $27.00 | +$0.51 | −$24.49 | −$124 |
| PSA 9 | $24.99 | −$1.50 | −$26.50 | −$127 |
Net = sale price − $1.49 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% | $25.49 | −$26.00 |
| 50% | $25.99 | −$25.50 |
| 75% | $26.50 | −$24.99 |
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 | $15.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
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 Ray Rice #186 — FAQ
Is Ray Rice #186 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Ray Rice #186 brings $27.00 versus $1.49 raw — a $25.51 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($24.99) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
What centering does Ray Rice #186 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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