Is Gordie Howe #29 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Gordie Howe #29 sells for $3,175 against $24.65 raw: a $3,150 spread, 129× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($636) 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)
- $24.65
- PSA 10
- $3,175
- PSA 9
- $636
- Gem premium
- 129×
- 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 — PSA 10 | $3,175 | +$3,125 | +$3,100 | +$3,000 |
| PSA 9 | $636 | +$586 | +$561 | +$461 |
| PSA 8 | $353 | +$303 | +$278 | +$178 |
Net = sale price − $24.65 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% | $1,270 | +$1,196 |
| 50% | $1,905 | +$1,830 |
| 75% | $2,540 | +$2,465 |
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 | $4,127 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $3,175 | −$952 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $1,905 | −$2,222 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $1,905 | −$2,222 | 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 Gordie Howe #29 — FAQ
Is Gordie Howe #29 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Gordie Howe #29 sells for $3,175 against $24.65 raw: a $3,150 spread, 129× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($636) 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 Gordie Howe #29 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Gordie Howe #29 (Hockey Cards 1970 O-Pee-Chee) sells for about $3,175 versus $24.65 for a raw near-mint copy — a 129× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Gordie Howe #29?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $4,127, ahead of PSA 10 at $3,175. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Gordie Howe #29 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.
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