Is Bill Russell #68 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 133× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Bill Russell #68 sells for $74.74 against $0.56 raw: a $74.18 spread, 133× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($16.94) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.56
- PSA 10
- $74.74
- PSA 9
- $16.94
- Gem premium
- 133×
- 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 | $74.74 | +$49.18 | +$24.18 | −$75.82 |
| PSA 9 | $16.94 | −$8.62 | −$33.62 | −$134 |
| PSA 8 | $7.88 | −$17.68 | −$42.68 | −$143 |
Net = sale price − $0.56 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% | $31.39 | −$19.17 |
| 50% | $45.84 | −$4.72 |
| 75% | $60.29 | +$9.73 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 58%. 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 | $97.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $74.74 | −$22.26 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $45.00 | −$52.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $45.00 | −$52.00 | 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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Grading Bill Russell #68 — FAQ
Is Bill Russell #68 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Bill Russell #68 sells for $74.74 against $0.56 raw: a $74.18 spread, 133× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($16.94) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Bill Russell #68 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Bill Russell #68 (Baseball Cards 1981 Fleer Star Stickers) sells for about $74.74 versus $0.56 for a raw near-mint copy — a 133× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Bill Russell #68?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $97.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $74.74. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Bill Russell #68 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 Bill Russell #68 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Bill Russell #68 breaks even when it gems about 58% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $16.94).
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