Is Billy Williams #141 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Billy Williams #141 sells for $8,296 against $34.14 raw: a $8,262 spread, 243× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($6,914) 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)
- $34.14
- PSA 10
- $8,296
- PSA 9
- $6,914
- Gem premium
- 243×
- 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 | $8,296 | +$8,237 | +$8,212 | +$8,112 |
| PSA 9 | $6,914 | +$6,854 | +$6,829 | +$6,729 |
| PSA 8 | $745 | +$686 | +$661 | +$561 |
Net = sale price − $34.14 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% | $7,259 | +$7,175 |
| 50% | $7,605 | +$7,521 |
| 75% | $7,950 | +$7,866 |
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 | $10,785 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $8,296 | −$2,489 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $4,978 | −$5,807 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $4,978 | −$5,807 | 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 Billy Williams #141 — FAQ
Is Billy Williams #141 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Billy Williams #141 sells for $8,296 against $34.14 raw: a $8,262 spread, 243× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($6,914) 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 Billy Williams #141 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Billy Williams #141 (Baseball Cards 1961 Topps) sells for about $8,296 versus $34.14 for a raw near-mint copy — a 243× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Billy Williams #141?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $10,785, ahead of PSA 10 at $8,296. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Billy Williams #141 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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