Is Martin Brodeur #G-17 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 8.6× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Martin Brodeur #G-17 sells for $70.15 against $8.16 raw: a $61.99 spread, 8.6× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($23.65) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $8.16
- PSA 10
- $70.15
- PSA 9
- $23.65
- Gem premium
- 8.6×
- 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 | $70.15 | +$36.99 | +$11.99 | −$88.01 |
| PSA 9 | $23.65 | −$9.51 | −$34.51 | −$135 |
| PSA 8 | $12.78 | −$20.38 | −$45.38 | −$145 |
Net = sale price − $8.16 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% | $35.27 | −$22.89 |
| 50% | $46.90 | −$11.26 |
| 75% | $58.53 | +$0.37 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 74%. 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 | $91.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $70.15 | −$20.85 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $42.00 | −$49.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $42.00 | −$49.00 | 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.
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Grading Martin Brodeur #G-17 — FAQ
Is Martin Brodeur #G-17 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Martin Brodeur #G-17 sells for $70.15 against $8.16 raw: a $61.99 spread, 8.6× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($23.65) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Martin Brodeur #G-17 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Martin Brodeur #G-17 (Hockey Cards 2026 Upper Deck Team Canada Guardians of the Crease) sells for about $70.15 versus $8.16 for a raw near-mint copy — a 8.6× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Martin Brodeur #G-17?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $91.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $70.15. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Martin Brodeur #G-17 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 Martin Brodeur #G-17 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Martin Brodeur #G-17 breaks even when it gems about 74% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $23.65).
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