Is Russell Westbrook #166 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Russell Westbrook #166 sells for $184 against $7.92 raw: a $176 spread, 23× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($46.72) 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)
- $7.92
- PSA 10
- $184
- PSA 9
- $46.72
- Gem premium
- 23×
- 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 | $184 | +$151 | +$126 | +$25.58 |
| PSA 9 | $46.72 | +$13.80 | −$11.20 | −$111 |
| PSA 8 | $24.99 | −$7.93 | −$32.93 | −$133 |
Net = sale price − $7.92 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% | $80.91 | +$22.99 |
| 50% | $115 | +$57.19 |
| 75% | $149 | +$91.39 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 8%. 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 | $239 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $184 | −$55.50 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $110 | −$129 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $42.00 | −$197 | 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 Russell Westbrook #166 — FAQ
Is Russell Westbrook #166 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Russell Westbrook #166 sells for $184 against $7.92 raw: a $176 spread, 23× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($46.72) 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 Russell Westbrook #166 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Russell Westbrook #166 (Basketball Cards 2008 Fleer 1986-87 Rookies) sells for about $184 versus $7.92 for a raw near-mint copy — a 23× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Russell Westbrook #166?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $239, ahead of PSA 10 at $184. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Russell Westbrook #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 Russell Westbrook #166 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Russell Westbrook #166 breaks even when it gems about 8% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $46.72).
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