Is Pierre Pilote #36 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Pierre Pilote #36 sells for $5,000 against $24.78 raw: a $4,976 spread, 202× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($756) 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)
- $24.78
- PSA 10
- $5,000
- PSA 9
- $756
- Gem premium
- 202×
- As of
- Sep 4, 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 | $5,000 | +$4,951 | +$4,926 | +$4,826 |
| PSA 9 | $756 | +$706 | +$681 | +$581 |
| PSA 8 | $154 | +$105 | +$79.70 | −$20.30 |
Net = sale price − $24.78 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% | $1,817 | +$1,742 |
| 50% | $2,878 | +$2,803 |
| 75% | $3,939 | +$3,864 |
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 | $6,500 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $5,000 | −$1,500 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $3,000 | −$3,500 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $3,000 | −$3,500 | 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.
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Grading Pierre Pilote #36 — FAQ
Is Pierre Pilote #36 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Pierre Pilote #36 sells for $5,000 against $24.78 raw: a $4,976 spread, 202× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($756) 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 Pierre Pilote #36 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Pierre Pilote #36 (Hockey Cards 1958 Topps) sells for about $5,000 versus $24.78 for a raw near-mint copy — a 202× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Pierre Pilote #36?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $6,500, ahead of PSA 10 at $5,000. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Pierre Pilote #36 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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