Is Josh Norris #209 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Josh Norris #209 brings $29.47 versus $2.29 raw — a $27.18 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($14.10) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $2.29
- PSA 10
- $29.47
- PSA 9
- $14.10
- Gem premium
- 13×
- 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 | $29.47 | +$2.18 | −$22.82 | −$123 |
| PSA 9 | $14.10 | −$13.19 | −$38.19 | −$138 |
| PSA 8 | $5.72 | −$21.57 | −$46.57 | −$147 |
Net = sale price − $2.29 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% | $17.94 | −$34.35 |
| 50% | $21.79 | −$30.50 |
| 75% | $25.63 | −$26.66 |
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 | $38.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $29.47 | −$8.53 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $18.00 | −$20.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $15.50 | −$22.50 | 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 | $29.47 | $18.00 | $38.00 | $15.50 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $15.27 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $14.10 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $5.72 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $5.00 |
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Grading Josh Norris #209 — FAQ
Is Josh Norris #209 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Josh Norris #209 brings $29.47 versus $2.29 raw — a $27.18 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($14.10) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Josh Norris #209 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Josh Norris #209 (Hockey Cards 2020 Upper Deck) sells for about $29.47 versus $2.29 for a raw near-mint copy — a 13× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Josh Norris #209?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $38.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $29.47. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Josh Norris #209 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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