Is Dick Duff #18 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Dick Duff #18 sells for $22,708 against $105 raw: a $22,603 spread, 216× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($14,468) 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)
- $105
- PSA 10
- $22,708
- PSA 9
- $14,468
- Gem premium
- 216×
- 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 | $22,708 | +$22,578 | +$22,553 | +$22,453 |
| PSA 9 | $14,468 | +$14,338 | +$14,313 | +$14,213 |
| PSA 8 | $13,153 | +$13,022 | +$12,997 | +$12,897 |
Net = sale price − $105 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% | $16,528 | +$16,373 |
| 50% | $18,588 | +$18,433 |
| 75% | $20,648 | +$20,493 |
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 | $29,521 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $22,708 | −$6,813 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $13,625 | −$15,896 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $13,625 | −$15,896 | 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 | $22,708 | $13,625 | $29,521 | $13,625 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $15,915 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $14,468 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $13,153 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $831 |
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Grading Dick Duff #18 — FAQ
Is Dick Duff #18 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Dick Duff #18 sells for $22,708 against $105 raw: a $22,603 spread, 216× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($14,468) 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 Dick Duff #18 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Dick Duff #18 (Hockey Cards 1955 Parkhurst) sells for about $22,708 versus $105 for a raw near-mint copy — a 216× premium as of Aug 16, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Dick Duff #18?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $29,521, ahead of PSA 10 at $22,708. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Dick Duff #18 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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