Is Bert Marshall #51 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Bert Marshall #51 sells for $186 against $1.33 raw: a $184 spread, 139× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($33.69) 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)
- $1.33
- PSA 10
- $186
- PSA 9
- $33.69
- Gem premium
- 139×
- 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 | $186 | +$159 | +$134 | +$34.18 |
| PSA 9 | $33.69 | +$7.36 | −$17.64 | −$118 |
| PSA 8 | $5.80 | −$20.53 | −$45.53 | −$146 |
Net = sale price − $1.33 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% | $71.64 | +$20.31 |
| 50% | $110 | +$58.27 |
| 75% | $148 | +$96.22 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 12%. 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 | $241 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $186 | −$55.49 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $111 | −$130 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $111 | −$130 | 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 | $186 | $111 | $241 | $111 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $62.01 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $33.69 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $5.80 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $5.13 |
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Grading Bert Marshall #51 — FAQ
Is Bert Marshall #51 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Bert Marshall #51 sells for $186 against $1.33 raw: a $184 spread, 139× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($33.69) 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 Bert Marshall #51 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Bert Marshall #51 (Hockey Cards 1973 Topps) sells for about $186 versus $1.33 for a raw near-mint copy — a 139× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Bert Marshall #51?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $241, ahead of PSA 10 at $186. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Bert Marshall #51 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 Bert Marshall #51 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Bert Marshall #51 breaks even when it gems about 12% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $33.69).
Is your hockey card centered well enough to grade?
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