Is Jimmy Snuggerud [Blue Autograph] #AR-SN worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Jimmy Snuggerud [Blue Autograph] #AR-SN sells for $185 against $31.88 raw: a $153 spread, 5.8× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($64.11) 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)
- $31.88
- PSA 10
- $185
- PSA 9
- $64.11
- Gem premium
- 5.8×
- 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 | $185 | +$128 | +$103 | +$3.18 |
| PSA 9 | $64.11 | +$7.23 | −$17.77 | −$118 |
| PSA 8 | $36.18 | −$20.70 | −$45.70 | −$146 |
Net = sale price − $31.88 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% | $94.35 | +$12.47 |
| 50% | $125 | +$42.71 |
| 75% | $155 | +$72.94 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 15%. 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 | $241 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $185 | −$55.94 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $111 | −$130 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $111 | −$130 | 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 | $185 | $111 | $241 | $111 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $122 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $64.11 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $36.18 |
Run your own numbers
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Grading Jimmy Snuggerud [Blue Autograph] #AR-SN — FAQ
Is Jimmy Snuggerud [Blue Autograph] #AR-SN worth grading?
A PSA 10 Jimmy Snuggerud [Blue Autograph] #AR-SN sells for $185 against $31.88 raw: a $153 spread, 5.8× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($64.11) 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 Jimmy Snuggerud [Blue Autograph] #AR-SN worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Jimmy Snuggerud [Blue Autograph] #AR-SN (Hockey Cards 2025 SP Game Used Authentic Rookies) sells for about $185 versus $31.88 for a raw near-mint copy — a 5.8× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Jimmy Snuggerud [Blue Autograph] #AR-SN?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $241, ahead of PSA 10 at $185. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Jimmy Snuggerud [Blue Autograph] #AR-SN 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 Jimmy Snuggerud [Blue Autograph] #AR-SN break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Jimmy Snuggerud [Blue Autograph] #AR-SN breaks even when it gems about 15% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $64.11).
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