Is Red Berenson #91 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Red Berenson #91 sells for $155 against $2.71 raw: a $152 spread, 57× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($39.48) 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)
- $2.71
- PSA 10
- $155
- PSA 9
- $39.48
- Gem premium
- 57×
- 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 | $155 | +$127 | +$102 | +$2.31 |
| PSA 9 | $39.48 | +$11.77 | −$13.23 | −$113 |
| PSA 8 | $33.12 | +$5.41 | −$19.59 | −$120 |
Net = sale price − $2.71 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% | $68.37 | +$15.66 |
| 50% | $97.25 | +$44.54 |
| 75% | $126 | +$73.43 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 11%. 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 | $202 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $155 | −$46.98 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $93.00 | −$109 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $93.00 | −$109 | 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 | $155 | $93.00 | $202 | $93.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $98.13 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $39.48 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $33.12 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $10.00 |
Run your own numbers
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Grading Red Berenson #91 — FAQ
Is Red Berenson #91 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Red Berenson #91 sells for $155 against $2.71 raw: a $152 spread, 57× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($39.48) 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 Red Berenson #91 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Red Berenson #91 (Hockey Cards 1971 Topps) sells for about $155 versus $2.71 for a raw near-mint copy — a 57× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Red Berenson #91?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $202, ahead of PSA 10 at $155. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Red Berenson #91 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 Red Berenson #91 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Red Berenson #91 breaks even when it gems about 11% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $39.48).
Is your hockey card centered well enough to grade?
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