Is Billy Smith #135 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Billy Smith #135 sells for $91.29 against $0.99 raw: a $90.30 spread, 92× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($30.00) 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)
- $0.99
- PSA 10
- $91.29
- PSA 9
- $30.00
- Gem premium
- 92×
- 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 | $91.29 | +$65.30 | +$40.30 | −$59.70 |
| PSA 9 | $30.00 | +$4.01 | −$20.99 | −$121 |
| PSA 8 | $18.00 | −$7.99 | −$32.99 | −$133 |
Net = sale price − $0.99 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% | $45.32 | −$5.67 |
| 50% | $60.65 | +$9.66 |
| 75% | $75.97 | +$24.98 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 34%. 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 | $119 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $91.29 | −$27.71 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $55.00 | −$64.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $55.00 | −$64.00 | 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.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA | CGC | BGS | SGC | Graded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $91.29 | $55.00 | $119 | $55.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $41.76 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $30.00 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $18.00 |
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Grading Billy Smith #135 — FAQ
Is Billy Smith #135 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Billy Smith #135 sells for $91.29 against $0.99 raw: a $90.30 spread, 92× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($30.00) 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 Billy Smith #135 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Billy Smith #135 (Hockey Cards 1984 O-Pee-Chee) sells for about $91.29 versus $0.99 for a raw near-mint copy — a 92× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Billy Smith #135?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $119, ahead of PSA 10 at $91.29. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Billy Smith #135 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 Billy Smith #135 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Billy Smith #135 breaks even when it gems about 34% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $30.00).
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