Is Claude Larose #194 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Claude Larose #194 sells for $514 against $4.21 raw: a $510 spread, 122× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($31.50) 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)
- $4.21
- PSA 10
- $514
- PSA 9
- $31.50
- Gem premium
- 122×
- As of
- Sep 2, 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 | $514 | +$485 | +$460 | +$360 |
| PSA 9 | $31.50 | +$2.29 | −$22.71 | −$123 |
| PSA 8 | $23.37 | −$5.84 | −$30.84 | −$131 |
Net = sale price − $4.21 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% | $152 | +$98.02 |
| 50% | $273 | +$219 |
| 75% | $394 | +$339 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 5%. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses — measure it before you decide.
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 | $669 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $514 | −$155 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $309 | −$360 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $309 | −$360 | 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.
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Grading Claude Larose #194 — FAQ
Is Claude Larose #194 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Claude Larose #194 sells for $514 against $4.21 raw: a $510 spread, 122× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($31.50) 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 Claude Larose #194 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Claude Larose #194 (Hockey Cards 1969 O-Pee-Chee) sells for about $514 versus $4.21 for a raw near-mint copy — a 122× premium as of Sep 2, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Claude Larose #194?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $669, ahead of PSA 10 at $514. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Claude Larose #194 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.
What gem rate makes grading Claude Larose #194 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Claude Larose #194 breaks even when it gems about 5% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $31.50).
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