Is Tim Bernhardt #166 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Tim Bernhardt #166 sells for $66.66 against $1.08 raw: a $65.58 spread, 62× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($55.87) 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)
- $1.08
- PSA 10
- $66.66
- PSA 9
- $55.87
- Gem premium
- 62×
- 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 | $66.66 | +$40.58 | +$15.58 | −$84.42 |
| PSA 9 | $55.87 | +$29.79 | +$4.79 | −$95.21 |
| PSA 8 | $9.99 | −$16.09 | −$41.09 | −$141 |
Net = sale price − $1.08 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% | $58.57 | +$7.49 |
| 50% | $61.27 | +$10.19 |
| 75% | $63.96 | +$12.88 |
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 | $87.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $66.66 | −$20.34 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $40.00 | −$47.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $40.00 | −$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.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA | CGC | BGS | SGC | Graded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $66.66 | $40.00 | $87.00 | $40.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $61.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $55.87 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $9.99 |
Run your own numbers
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Grading Tim Bernhardt #166 — FAQ
Is Tim Bernhardt #166 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Tim Bernhardt #166 sells for $66.66 against $1.08 raw: a $65.58 spread, 62× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($55.87) 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 Bernhardt #166 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Tim Bernhardt #166 (Hockey Cards 1985 O-Pee-Chee) sells for about $66.66 versus $1.08 for a raw near-mint copy — a 62× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Tim Bernhardt #166?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $87.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $66.66. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Tim Bernhardt #166 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.
Is your hockey card centered well enough to grade?
Centering makes or breaks a PSA 10. Scan any card with Midpoint to measure its exact centering, get a grade estimate, and see what your copy is actually worth.
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