Is Anders Hedberg #225 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Anders Hedberg #225 sells for $67.50 against $1.55 raw: a $65.95 spread, 44× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($27.00) 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)
- $1.55
- PSA 10
- $67.50
- PSA 9
- $27.00
- Gem premium
- 44×
- 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 | $67.50 | +$40.95 | +$15.95 | −$84.05 |
| PSA 9 | $27.00 | +$0.45 | −$24.55 | −$125 |
| PSA 8 | $24.99 | −$1.56 | −$26.56 | −$127 |
Net = sale price − $1.55 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% | $37.13 | −$14.42 |
| 50% | $47.25 | −$4.30 |
| 75% | $57.38 | +$5.83 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 61%. 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 | $88.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $67.50 | −$20.50 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $41.00 | −$47.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $41.00 | −$47.00 | 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 Anders Hedberg #225 — FAQ
Is Anders Hedberg #225 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Anders Hedberg #225 sells for $67.50 against $1.55 raw: a $65.95 spread, 44× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($27.00) 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 Anders Hedberg #225 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Anders Hedberg #225 (Hockey Cards 1981 O-Pee-Chee) sells for about $67.50 versus $1.55 for a raw near-mint copy — a 44× premium as of Sep 2, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Anders Hedberg #225?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $88.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $67.50. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Anders Hedberg #225 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 Anders Hedberg #225 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Anders Hedberg #225 breaks even when it gems about 61% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $27.00).
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