Is Serge Savard #4 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Serge Savard #4 sells for $19,000 against $23.98 raw: a $18,976 spread, 792× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($6,322) 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)
- $23.98
- PSA 10
- $19,000
- PSA 9
- $6,322
- Gem premium
- 792×
- 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 | $19,000 | +$18,951 | +$18,926 | +$18,826 |
| PSA 9 | $6,322 | +$6,273 | +$6,248 | +$6,148 |
| PSA 8 | $1,973 | +$1,924 | +$1,899 | +$1,799 |
Net = sale price − $23.98 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% | $9,492 | +$9,418 |
| 50% | $12,661 | +$12,587 |
| 75% | $15,831 | +$15,757 |
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 | $24,700 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $19,000 | −$5,700 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $11,400 | −$13,300 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $11,400 | −$13,300 | 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 | $19,000 | $11,400 | $24,700 | $11,400 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $6,954 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $6,322 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $1,973 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $754 |
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Grading Serge Savard #4 — FAQ
Is Serge Savard #4 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Serge Savard #4 sells for $19,000 against $23.98 raw: a $18,976 spread, 792× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($6,322) 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 Serge Savard #4 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Serge Savard #4 (Hockey Cards 1969 O-Pee-Chee) sells for about $19,000 versus $23.98 for a raw near-mint copy — a 792× premium as of Aug 16, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Serge Savard #4?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $24,700, ahead of PSA 10 at $19,000. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Serge Savard #4 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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