Is Nick Suzuki [Rainbow] #164 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Nick Suzuki [Rainbow] #164 brings $46.17 versus $10.79 raw — a $35.38 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($33.23) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $10.79
- PSA 10
- $46.17
- PSA 9
- $33.23
- Gem premium
- 4.3×
- As of
- Jul 11, 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 | $46.17 | +$10.38 | −$14.62 | −$115 |
| PSA 9 | $33.23 | −$2.56 | −$27.56 | −$128 |
| PSA 8 | $13.26 | −$22.53 | −$47.53 | −$148 |
Net = sale price − $10.79 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% | $36.47 | −$24.32 |
| 50% | $39.70 | −$21.09 |
| 75% | $42.93 | −$17.86 |
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 | $60.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $46.17 | −$13.83 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $28.00 | −$32.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $28.00 | −$32.00 | 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.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA | CGC | BGS | SGC | Graded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $46.17 | $28.00 | $60.00 | $28.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $36.72 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $33.23 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $13.26 |
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Grading Nick Suzuki [Rainbow] #164 — FAQ
Is Nick Suzuki [Rainbow] #164 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Nick Suzuki [Rainbow] #164 brings $46.17 versus $10.79 raw — a $35.38 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($33.23) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Nick Suzuki [Rainbow] #164 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Nick Suzuki [Rainbow] #164 (Hockey Cards 2019 O Pee Chee Platinum) sells for about $46.17 versus $10.79 for a raw near-mint copy — a 4.3× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Nick Suzuki [Rainbow] #164?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $60.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $46.17. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Nick Suzuki [Rainbow] #164 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 hockey 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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