Is Mario Lemieux #166 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 15× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Mario Lemieux #166 sells for $43.51 against $2.84 raw: a $40.67 spread, 15× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($14.16) 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)
- $2.84
- PSA 10
- $43.51
- PSA 9
- $14.16
- Gem premium
- 15×
- 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 | $43.51 | +$15.67 | −$9.33 | −$109 |
| PSA 9 | $14.16 | −$13.68 | −$38.68 | −$139 |
| PSA 8 | $7.85 | −$19.99 | −$44.99 | −$145 |
Net = sale price − $2.84 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% | $21.50 | −$31.34 |
| 50% | $28.84 | −$24.00 |
| 75% | $36.17 | −$16.67 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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 | $57.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $43.51 | −$13.49 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $26.00 | −$31.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $26.00 | −$31.00 | 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 Mario Lemieux #166 — FAQ
Is Mario Lemieux #166 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Mario Lemieux #166 sells for $43.51 against $2.84 raw: a $40.67 spread, 15× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($14.16) 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 Mario Lemieux #166 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Mario Lemieux #166 (Hockey Cards 2010 SP Authentic) sells for about $43.51 versus $2.84 for a raw near-mint copy — a 15× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Mario Lemieux #166?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $57.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $43.51. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Mario Lemieux #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.
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