Is Doug Bodger #125 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 62× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Doug Bodger #125 sells for $66.09 against $1.07 raw: a $65.02 spread, 62× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($6.11) 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)
- $1.07
- PSA 10
- $66.09
- PSA 9
- $6.11
- Gem premium
- 62×
- As of
- Sep 3, 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 | $66.09 | +$40.02 | +$15.02 | −$84.98 |
| PSA 9 | $6.11 | −$19.96 | −$44.96 | −$145 |
Net = sale price − $1.07 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% | $21.11 | −$29.96 |
| 50% | $36.10 | −$14.97 |
| 75% | $51.10 | +$0.03 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 75%. 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 | $86.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $66.09 | −$19.91 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $40.00 | −$46.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $40.00 | −$46.00 | 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 Doug Bodger #125 — FAQ
Is Doug Bodger #125 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Doug Bodger #125 sells for $66.09 against $1.07 raw: a $65.02 spread, 62× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($6.11) 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 Doug Bodger #125 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Doug Bodger #125 (Hockey Cards 1987 O-Pee-Chee) sells for about $66.09 versus $1.07 for a raw near-mint copy — a 62× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Doug Bodger #125?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $86.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $66.09. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Doug Bodger #125 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 Doug Bodger #125 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Doug Bodger #125 breaks even when it gems about 75% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $6.11).
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