Is Gordie Howe #23 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Gordie Howe #23 sells for $5,445 against $800 raw: a $4,645 spread, 6.8× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($4,950) 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)
- $800
- Grade 9.5
- $5,445
- PSA 9
- $4,950
- Gem premium
- 6.8×
- 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 — Grade 9.5 | $5,445 | +$4,620 | +$4,595 | +$4,495 |
| PSA 9 | $4,950 | +$4,125 | +$4,100 | +$4,000 |
| PSA 8 | $4,500 | +$3,675 | +$3,650 | +$3,550 |
Net = sale price − $800 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% | $5,074 | +$4,224 |
| 50% | $5,198 | +$4,348 |
| 75% | $5,321 | +$4,471 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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Grading Gordie Howe #23 — FAQ
Is Gordie Howe #23 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Gordie Howe #23 sells for $5,445 against $800 raw: a $4,645 spread, 6.8× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($4,950) 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.
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