Is Chicago Black Hawks #42 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 6.2× premium in Grade 8
A Grade 8 Chicago Black Hawks #42 sells for $156 against $25.42 raw: a $131 spread, 6.2× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $25.42
- Grade 8
- $156
- Gem premium
- 6.2×
- As of
- Jul 11, 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 | $156 | +$106 | +$80.93 | −$19.07 |
| PSA 8 | $156 | +$106 | +$80.93 | −$19.07 |
Net = sale price − $25.42 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | Graded |
|---|---|
| 8 | $156 |
| 7 | $37.36 |
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Grading Chicago Black Hawks #42 — FAQ
Is Chicago Black Hawks #42 worth grading?
A Grade 8 Chicago Black Hawks #42 sells for $156 against $25.42 raw: a $131 spread, 6.2× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
Is your hockey card centered well enough to grade?
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