Is Bobby Rousseau #80 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Bobby Rousseau #80 sells for $21,381 against $132 raw: a $21,250 spread, 163× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($3,228) 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)
- $132
- PSA 10
- $21,381
- PSA 9
- $3,228
- Gem premium
- 163×
- 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 | $21,381 | +$21,225 | +$21,200 | +$21,100 |
| PSA 9 | $3,228 | +$3,071 | +$3,046 | +$2,946 |
| PSA 8 | $1,259 | +$1,103 | +$1,078 | +$978 |
Net = sale price − $132 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% | $7,766 | +$7,584 |
| 50% | $12,304 | +$12,123 |
| 75% | $16,843 | +$16,661 |
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 | $27,795 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $21,381 | −$6,414 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $12,829 | −$14,966 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $12,829 | −$14,966 | 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 | $21,381 | $12,829 | $27,795 | $12,829 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $5,821 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $3,228 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $1,259 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $641 |
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Grading Bobby Rousseau #80 — FAQ
Is Bobby Rousseau #80 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Bobby Rousseau #80 sells for $21,381 against $132 raw: a $21,250 spread, 163× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($3,228) 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 Bobby Rousseau #80 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Bobby Rousseau #80 (Hockey Cards 1964 Topps) sells for about $21,381 versus $132 for a raw near-mint copy — a 163× premium as of Aug 16, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Bobby Rousseau #80?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $27,795, ahead of PSA 10 at $21,381. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Bobby Rousseau #80 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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