Is Gabe Perreault #202 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Gabe Perreault #202 sells for $163 against $6.73 raw: a $156 spread, 24× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($35.10) 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)
- $6.73
- PSA 10
- $163
- PSA 9
- $35.10
- Gem premium
- 24×
- 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 | $163 | +$131 | +$106 | +$5.80 |
| PSA 9 | $35.10 | +$3.37 | −$21.63 | −$122 |
| PSA 8 | $11.21 | −$20.52 | −$45.52 | −$146 |
Net = sale price − $6.73 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% | $66.96 | +$10.23 |
| 50% | $98.81 | +$42.08 |
| 75% | $131 | +$73.94 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 17%. 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 | $211 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $163 | −$48.47 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $98.00 | −$113 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $75.00 | −$136 | 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 | $163 | $75.00 | $211 | $98.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $77.67 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $35.10 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $11.21 |
Run your own numbers
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Grading Gabe Perreault #202 — FAQ
Is Gabe Perreault #202 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Gabe Perreault #202 sells for $163 against $6.73 raw: a $156 spread, 24× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($35.10) 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 Gabe Perreault #202 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Gabe Perreault #202 (Hockey Cards 2025 Upper Deck) sells for about $163 versus $6.73 for a raw near-mint copy — a 24× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Gabe Perreault #202?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $211, ahead of PSA 10 at $163. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Gabe Perreault #202 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 Gabe Perreault #202 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Gabe Perreault #202 breaks even when it gems about 17% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $35.10).
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