Is Gordie Howe #66 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 27× premium in Grade 8
A Grade 8 Gordie Howe #66 sells for $56,415 against $2,102 raw: a $54,313 spread, 27× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $2,102
- Grade 8
- $56,415
- Gem premium
- 27×
- As of
- Aug 16, 2026
Break-even by outcome and fee
| If it comes back… | Sells for | Economy / bulk (~$25.00) | Standard (~$50.00) | Express (~$150) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gem — Grade 8 | $56,415 | +$54,288 | +$54,263 | +$54,163 |
| PSA 8 | $56,415 | +$54,288 | +$54,263 | +$54,163 |
Net = sale price − $2,102 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SGC 10 | $2,905 | best | 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 | SGC | Graded |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | $2,905 | — |
| 8 | — | $56,415 |
| 7 | — | $30,000 |
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Grading Gordie Howe #66 — FAQ
Is Gordie Howe #66 worth grading?
A Grade 8 Gordie Howe #66 sells for $56,415 against $2,102 raw: a $54,313 spread, 27× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
What centering does Gordie Howe #66 need for a SGC 10?
SGC publishes 55/45 front and 75/25 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.
Is your hockey card centered well enough to grade?
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