Is Bill Barber #178 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Bill Barber #178 sells for $185 against $1.58 raw: a $184 spread, 117× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($77.62) 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)
- $1.58
- PSA 10
- $185
- PSA 9
- $77.62
- Gem premium
- 117×
- 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 | $185 | +$159 | +$134 | +$33.82 |
| PSA 9 | $77.62 | +$51.04 | +$26.04 | −$73.96 |
| PSA 8 | $56.00 | +$29.42 | +$4.42 | −$95.58 |
Net = sale price − $1.58 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% | $105 | +$52.98 |
| 50% | $132 | +$79.93 |
| 75% | $158 | +$107 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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 | $185 | −$55.60 | 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 | $185 | $111 | $241 | $111 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $85.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $77.62 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $56.00 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $13.95 |
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Grading Bill Barber #178 — FAQ
Is Bill Barber #178 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Bill Barber #178 sells for $185 against $1.58 raw: a $184 spread, 117× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($77.62) 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 Bill Barber #178 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Bill Barber #178 (Hockey Cards 1976 O-Pee-Chee) sells for about $185 versus $1.58 for a raw near-mint copy — a 117× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Bill Barber #178?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $241, ahead of PSA 10 at $185. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Bill Barber #178 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?
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