Is Michael Misa [Retro Blank Back] #597 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Michael Misa [Retro Blank Back] #597 sells for $281 against $57.98 raw: a $223 spread, 4.8× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($99.22) 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)
- $57.98
- PSA 10
- $281
- PSA 9
- $99.22
- Gem premium
- 4.8×
- 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 | $281 | +$198 | +$173 | +$72.97 |
| PSA 9 | $99.22 | +$16.24 | −$8.76 | −$109 |
| PSA 8 | $56.80 | −$26.18 | −$51.18 | −$151 |
Net = sale price − $57.98 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% | $145 | +$36.67 |
| 50% | $190 | +$82.10 |
| 75% | $236 | +$128 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 5%. 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 | $365 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $281 | −$84.05 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $169 | −$196 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $169 | −$196 | 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 Michael Misa [Retro Blank Back] #597 — FAQ
Is Michael Misa [Retro Blank Back] #597 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Michael Misa [Retro Blank Back] #597 sells for $281 against $57.98 raw: a $223 spread, 4.8× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($99.22) 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 Michael Misa [Retro Blank Back] #597 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Michael Misa [Retro Blank Back] #597 (Hockey Cards 2025 O-Pee-Chee) sells for about $281 versus $57.98 for a raw near-mint copy — a 4.8× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Michael Misa [Retro Blank Back] #597?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $365, ahead of PSA 10 at $281. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Michael Misa [Retro Blank Back] #597 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 Michael Misa [Retro Blank Back] #597 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Michael Misa [Retro Blank Back] #597 breaks even when it gems about 5% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $99.22).
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