Is Al Rollins #76 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Al Rollins #76 sells for $8,218 against $36.27 raw: a $8,182 spread, 227× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($1,234) 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)
- $36.27
- PSA 10
- $8,218
- PSA 9
- $1,234
- Gem premium
- 227×
- 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 — PSA 10 | $8,218 | +$8,157 | +$8,132 | +$8,032 |
| PSA 9 | $1,234 | +$1,173 | +$1,148 | +$1,048 |
| PSA 8 | $471 | +$409 | +$384 | +$284 |
Net = sale price − $36.27 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% | $2,980 | +$2,894 |
| 50% | $4,726 | +$4,640 |
| 75% | $6,472 | +$6,386 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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 | $10,684 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $8,218 | −$2,466 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $4,931 | −$5,753 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $4,931 | −$5,753 | 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 | $8,218 | $4,931 | $10,684 | $4,931 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $2,262 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $1,234 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $471 |
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Grading Al Rollins #76 — FAQ
Is Al Rollins #76 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Al Rollins #76 sells for $8,218 against $36.27 raw: a $8,182 spread, 227× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($1,234) 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 Al Rollins #76 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Al Rollins #76 (Hockey Cards 1951 Parkhurst) sells for about $8,218 versus $36.27 for a raw near-mint copy — a 227× premium as of Aug 16, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Al Rollins #76?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $10,684, ahead of PSA 10 at $8,218. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Al Rollins #76 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.
Is your hockey card centered well enough to grade?
Centering makes or breaks a PSA 10. Scan any card with Midpoint to measure its exact centering, get a grade estimate, and see what your copy is actually worth.
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