Is Bob Nystrom #217 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Bob Nystrom #217 sells for $151 against $1.56 raw: a $150 spread, 97× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($68.63) 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)
- $1.56
- PSA 10
- $151
- PSA 9
- $68.63
- Gem premium
- 97×
- As of
- Sep 2, 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 | $151 | +$125 | +$99.55 | −$0.45 |
| PSA 9 | $68.63 | +$42.07 | +$17.07 | −$82.93 |
| PSA 8 | $29.49 | +$2.93 | −$22.07 | −$122 |
Net = sale price − $1.56 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% | $89.25 | +$37.69 |
| 50% | $110 | +$58.31 |
| 75% | $130 | +$78.93 |
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 | $196 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $151 | −$44.89 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $91.00 | −$105 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $91.00 | −$105 | 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 Bob Nystrom #217 — FAQ
Is Bob Nystrom #217 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Bob Nystrom #217 sells for $151 against $1.56 raw: a $150 spread, 97× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($68.63) 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 Bob Nystrom #217 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Bob Nystrom #217 (Hockey Cards 1981 O-Pee-Chee) sells for about $151 versus $1.56 for a raw near-mint copy — a 97× premium as of Sep 2, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Bob Nystrom #217?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $196, ahead of PSA 10 at $151. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Bob Nystrom #217 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.
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