Is Bernie Geoffrion #36 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Bernie Geoffrion #36 sells for $207 against $20.00 raw: a $187 spread, 10× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($188) 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)
- $20.00
- Grade 9.5
- $207
- PSA 9
- $188
- Gem premium
- 10×
- 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 | $207 | +$162 | +$137 | +$37.00 |
| PSA 9 | $188 | +$143 | +$118 | +$18.00 |
| PSA 8 | $171 | +$126 | +$101 | +$0.50 |
Net = sale price − $20.00 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% | $193 | +$123 |
| 50% | $198 | +$128 |
| 75% | $202 | +$132 |
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 Bernie Geoffrion #36 — FAQ
Is Bernie Geoffrion #36 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Bernie Geoffrion #36 sells for $207 against $20.00 raw: a $187 spread, 10× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($188) 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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