Is Bobby McMann [Rainbow] #R-BM worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Bobby McMann [Rainbow] #R-BM sells for $52.85 against $6.94 raw: a $45.91 spread, 7.6× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($40.00) 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)
- $6.94
- PSA 10
- $52.85
- PSA 9
- $40.00
- Gem premium
- 7.6×
- 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 | $52.85 | +$20.91 | −$4.09 | −$104 |
| PSA 9 | $40.00 | +$8.06 | −$16.94 | −$117 |
| PSA 8 | $10.87 | −$21.07 | −$46.07 | −$146 |
Net = sale price − $6.94 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% | $43.21 | −$13.73 |
| 50% | $46.42 | −$10.52 |
| 75% | $49.64 | −$7.30 |
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 | $69.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $52.85 | −$16.15 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $32.00 | −$37.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $32.00 | −$37.00 | 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 Bobby McMann [Rainbow] #R-BM — FAQ
Is Bobby McMann [Rainbow] #R-BM worth grading?
A PSA 10 Bobby McMann [Rainbow] #R-BM sells for $52.85 against $6.94 raw: a $45.91 spread, 7.6× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($40.00) 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 Bobby McMann [Rainbow] #R-BM worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Bobby McMann [Rainbow] #R-BM (Hockey Cards 2023 O-Pee-Chee Platinum Rookie Autograph) sells for about $52.85 versus $6.94 for a raw near-mint copy — a 7.6× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Bobby McMann [Rainbow] #R-BM?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $69.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $52.85. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Bobby McMann [Rainbow] #R-BM 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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