Is Chris Nilan #194 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 21× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Chris Nilan #194 sells for $206 against $9.84 raw: a $196 spread, 21× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($32.98) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $9.84
- PSA 10
- $206
- PSA 9
- $32.98
- Gem premium
- 21×
- 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 | $206 | +$171 | +$146 | +$45.86 |
| PSA 9 | $32.98 | −$1.86 | −$26.86 | −$127 |
| PSA 8 | $18.67 | −$16.17 | −$41.17 | −$141 |
Net = sale price − $9.84 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% | $76.16 | +$16.32 |
| 50% | $119 | +$59.50 |
| 75% | $163 | +$103 |
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 | $267 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $206 | −$61.30 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $123 | −$144 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $123 | −$144 | 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 Chris Nilan #194 — FAQ
Is Chris Nilan #194 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Chris Nilan #194 sells for $206 against $9.84 raw: a $196 spread, 21× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($32.98) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Chris Nilan #194 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Chris Nilan #194 (Hockey Cards 1983 O-Pee-Chee) sells for about $206 versus $9.84 for a raw near-mint copy — a 21× premium as of Sep 2, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Chris Nilan #194?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $267, ahead of PSA 10 at $206. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Chris Nilan #194 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 Chris Nilan #194 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Chris Nilan #194 breaks even when it gems about 16% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $32.98).
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