Is Ted Williams #165 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Ted Williams #165 sells for $62,295 against $245 raw: a $62,050 spread, 254× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($46,111) 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)
- $245
- PSA 10
- $62,295
- PSA 9
- $46,111
- Gem premium
- 254×
- As of
- Aug 9, 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 | $62,295 | +$62,025 | +$62,000 | +$61,900 |
| PSA 9 | $46,111 | +$45,841 | +$45,816 | +$45,716 |
| PSA 8 | $5,457 | +$5,187 | +$5,162 | +$5,062 |
Net = sale price − $245 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% | $50,157 | +$49,862 |
| 50% | $54,203 | +$53,908 |
| 75% | $58,249 | +$57,954 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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 | $80,984 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $62,295 | −$18,689 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $37,377 | −$43,607 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $37,377 | −$43,607 | 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 | $62,295 | $37,377 | $80,984 | $37,377 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $50,722 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $46,111 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $5,457 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $2,350 |
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Grading Ted Williams #165 — FAQ
Is Ted Williams #165 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Ted Williams #165 sells for $62,295 against $245 raw: a $62,050 spread, 254× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($46,111) 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 Ted Williams #165 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Ted Williams #165 (Baseball Cards 1951 Bowman) sells for about $62,295 versus $245 for a raw near-mint copy — a 254× premium as of Aug 9, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Ted Williams #165?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $80,984, ahead of PSA 10 at $62,295. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Ted Williams #165 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.
Is your baseball 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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