Is Bill Barber #227 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Bill Barber #227 sells for $173 against $1.53 raw: a $172 spread, 113× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($46.58) 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)
- $1.53
- PSA 10
- $173
- PSA 9
- $46.58
- Gem premium
- 113×
- 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 | $173 | +$147 | +$122 | +$21.91 |
| PSA 9 | $46.58 | +$20.05 | −$4.95 | −$105 |
| PSA 8 | $10.73 | −$15.80 | −$40.80 | −$141 |
Net = sale price − $1.53 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% | $78.30 | +$26.77 |
| 50% | $110 | +$58.48 |
| 75% | $142 | +$90.19 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 4%. 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 | $225 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $173 | −$51.56 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $104 | −$121 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $104 | −$121 | 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 | $173 | $104 | $225 | $104 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $58.66 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $46.58 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $10.73 |
Run your own numbers
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Grading Bill Barber #227 — FAQ
Is Bill Barber #227 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Bill Barber #227 sells for $173 against $1.53 raw: a $172 spread, 113× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($46.58) 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 #227 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Bill Barber #227 (Hockey Cards 1977 O-Pee-Chee) sells for about $173 versus $1.53 for a raw near-mint copy — a 113× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Bill Barber #227?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $225, ahead of PSA 10 at $173. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Bill Barber #227 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 Bill Barber #227 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Bill Barber #227 breaks even when it gems about 4% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $46.58).
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