Is Bernie Parent #291 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Bernie Parent #291 sells for $230 against $2.15 raw: a $228 spread, 107× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($40.53) 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)
- $2.15
- PSA 10
- $230
- PSA 9
- $40.53
- Gem premium
- 107×
- 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 | $230 | +$203 | +$178 | +$77.52 |
| PSA 9 | $40.53 | +$13.38 | −$11.62 | −$112 |
| PSA 8 | $39.99 | +$12.84 | −$12.16 | −$112 |
Net = sale price − $2.15 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% | $87.81 | +$35.66 |
| 50% | $135 | +$82.95 |
| 75% | $182 | +$130 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 6%. 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 | $299 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $230 | −$69.33 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $138 | −$161 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $138 | −$161 | 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 | $230 | $138 | $299 | $138 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $73.87 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $40.53 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $39.99 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $8.39 |
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Grading Bernie Parent #291 — FAQ
Is Bernie Parent #291 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Bernie Parent #291 sells for $230 against $2.15 raw: a $228 spread, 107× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($40.53) 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 Bernie Parent #291 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Bernie Parent #291 (Hockey Cards 1975 O-Pee-Chee) sells for about $230 versus $2.15 for a raw near-mint copy — a 107× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Bernie Parent #291?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $299, ahead of PSA 10 at $230. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Bernie Parent #291 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 Bernie Parent #291 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Bernie Parent #291 breaks even when it gems about 6% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $40.53).
Is your hockey card centered well enough to grade?
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