Is Tim Kerr #251 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Tim Kerr #251 sells for $482 against $2.02 raw: a $480 spread, 239× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($55.23) 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)
- $2.02
- PSA 10
- $482
- PSA 9
- $55.23
- Gem premium
- 239×
- As of
- Sep 4, 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 | $482 | +$455 | +$430 | +$330 |
| PSA 9 | $55.23 | +$28.21 | +$3.21 | −$96.79 |
| PSA 8 | $24.84 | −$2.18 | −$27.18 | −$127 |
Net = sale price − $2.02 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% | $162 | +$110 |
| 50% | $269 | +$217 |
| 75% | $375 | +$323 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $482 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| BGS 10 | $420 | −$62.17 | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| CGC 10 | $289 | −$193 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $289 | −$193 | 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 Tim Kerr #251 — FAQ
Is Tim Kerr #251 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Tim Kerr #251 sells for $482 against $2.02 raw: a $480 spread, 239× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($55.23) 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 Tim Kerr #251 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Tim Kerr #251 (Hockey Cards 1981 O-Pee-Chee) sells for about $482 versus $2.02 for a raw near-mint copy — a 239× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Tim Kerr #251?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $482, ahead of BGS 10 at $420. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Tim Kerr #251 need for a PSA 10?
PSA publishes 55/45 front and 75/25 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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