Is Phil Myre #193 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Phil Myre #193 sells for $163 against $1.41 raw: a $162 spread, 116× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($30.41) 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)
- $1.41
- PSA 10
- $163
- PSA 9
- $30.41
- Gem premium
- 116×
- As of
- Sep 3, 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 | $163 | +$137 | +$112 | +$11.60 |
| PSA 9 | $30.41 | +$4.00 | −$21.00 | −$121 |
| PSA 8 | $13.31 | −$13.10 | −$38.10 | −$138 |
Net = sale price − $1.41 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% | $63.56 | +$12.15 |
| 50% | $96.71 | +$45.30 |
| 75% | $130 | +$78.45 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 16%. 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 | $212 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $163 | −$48.99 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $98.00 | −$114 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $98.00 | −$114 | 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.
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Grading Phil Myre #193 — FAQ
Is Phil Myre #193 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Phil Myre #193 sells for $163 against $1.41 raw: a $162 spread, 116× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($30.41) 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 Phil Myre #193 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Phil Myre #193 (Hockey Cards 1977 O-Pee-Chee) sells for about $163 versus $1.41 for a raw near-mint copy — a 116× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Phil Myre #193?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $212, ahead of PSA 10 at $163. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Phil Myre #193 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 Phil Myre #193 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Phil Myre #193 breaks even when it gems about 16% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $30.41).
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