Is Art Ross Trophy #AWD-AL worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Art Ross Trophy #AWD-AL brings $39.60 versus $1.46 raw — a $38.14 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($12.51) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $1.46
- PSA 10
- $39.60
- PSA 9
- $12.51
- Gem premium
- 27×
- 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 | $39.60 | +$13.14 | −$11.86 | −$112 |
| PSA 9 | $12.51 | −$13.95 | −$38.95 | −$139 |
| PSA 8 | $6.62 | −$19.84 | −$44.84 | −$145 |
Net = sale price − $1.46 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% | $19.28 | −$32.18 |
| 50% | $26.05 | −$25.41 |
| 75% | $32.83 | −$18.63 |
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 | $51.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $39.60 | −$11.40 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $24.00 | −$27.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $24.00 | −$27.00 | 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.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA | CGC | BGS | SGC | Graded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $39.60 | $24.00 | $51.00 | $24.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $23.40 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $12.51 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $6.62 |
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Full set checklist →Grading Art Ross Trophy #AWD-AL — FAQ
Is Art Ross Trophy #AWD-AL worth grading?
A PSA 10 Art Ross Trophy #AWD-AL brings $39.60 versus $1.46 raw — a $38.14 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($12.51) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Art Ross Trophy #AWD-AL worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Art Ross Trophy #AWD-AL (Hockey Cards 2008 O Pee Chee Awards) sells for about $39.60 versus $1.46 for a raw near-mint copy — a 27× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Art Ross Trophy #AWD-AL?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $51.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $39.60. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Art Ross Trophy #AWD-AL 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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