Is Jacques Plante #50 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Jacques Plante #50 sells for $99,503 against $450 raw: a $99,052 spread, 221× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($58,139) 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)
- $450
- PSA 10
- $99,503
- PSA 9
- $58,139
- Gem premium
- 221×
- 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 | $99,503 | +$99,027 | +$99,002 | +$98,902 |
| PSA 9 | $58,139 | +$57,664 | +$57,639 | +$57,539 |
| PSA 8 | $52,854 | +$52,378 | +$52,353 | +$52,253 |
Net = sale price − $450 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% | $68,480 | +$67,980 |
| 50% | $78,821 | +$78,321 |
| 75% | $89,162 | +$88,661 |
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 | $129,353 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $99,503 | −$29,850 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $59,702 | −$69,651 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $59,702 | −$69,651 | 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 | $99,503 | $59,702 | $129,353 | $59,702 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $63,953 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $58,139 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $52,854 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $5,362 |
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Grading Jacques Plante #50 — FAQ
Is Jacques Plante #50 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Jacques Plante #50 sells for $99,503 against $450 raw: a $99,052 spread, 221× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($58,139) 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 Jacques Plante #50 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Jacques Plante #50 (Hockey Cards 1955 Parkhurst) sells for about $99,503 versus $450 for a raw near-mint copy — a 221× premium as of Aug 16, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Jacques Plante #50?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $129,353, ahead of PSA 10 at $99,503. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Jacques Plante #50 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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