Is Luc Robitaille [Power Boosters] #379 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Luc Robitaille [Power Boosters] #379 sells for $290 against $8.49 raw: a $281 spread, 34× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($53.88) 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)
- $8.49
- PSA 10
- $290
- PSA 9
- $53.88
- Gem premium
- 34×
- 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 | $290 | +$256 | +$231 | +$131 |
| PSA 9 | $53.88 | +$20.39 | −$4.61 | −$105 |
| PSA 8 | $25.74 | −$7.75 | −$32.75 | −$133 |
Net = sale price − $8.49 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% | $113 | +$54.35 |
| 50% | $172 | +$113 |
| 75% | $231 | +$172 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 2%. 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 | $377 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $290 | −$87.30 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $174 | −$203 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $174 | −$203 | 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 Luc Robitaille [Power Boosters] #379 — FAQ
Is Luc Robitaille [Power Boosters] #379 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Luc Robitaille [Power Boosters] #379 sells for $290 against $8.49 raw: a $281 spread, 34× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($53.88) 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 Luc Robitaille [Power Boosters] #379 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Luc Robitaille [Power Boosters] #379 (Hockey Cards 1995 Topps Marquee Men) sells for about $290 versus $8.49 for a raw near-mint copy — a 34× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Luc Robitaille [Power Boosters] #379?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $377, ahead of PSA 10 at $290. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Luc Robitaille [Power Boosters] #379 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 Luc Robitaille [Power Boosters] #379 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Luc Robitaille [Power Boosters] #379 breaks even when it gems about 2% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $53.88).
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