Is Johnny McKenzie #6 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Johnny McKenzie #6 sells for $510 against $3.75 raw: a $507 spread, 136× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($49.92) 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)
- $3.75
- PSA 10
- $510
- PSA 9
- $49.92
- Gem premium
- 136×
- As of
- Jul 11, 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 | $510 | +$482 | +$457 | +$357 |
| PSA 9 | $49.92 | +$21.17 | −$3.83 | −$104 |
| PSA 8 | $39.64 | +$10.89 | −$14.11 | −$114 |
Net = sale price − $3.75 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% | $165 | +$111 |
| 50% | $280 | +$226 |
| 75% | $395 | +$341 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 1%. 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 | $663 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $510 | −$153 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $306 | −$357 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $306 | −$357 | 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 | $510 | $306 | $663 | $306 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $150 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $49.92 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $39.64 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $30.00 |
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Grading Johnny McKenzie #6 — FAQ
Is Johnny McKenzie #6 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Johnny McKenzie #6 sells for $510 against $3.75 raw: a $507 spread, 136× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($49.92) 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 Johnny McKenzie #6 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Johnny McKenzie #6 (Hockey Cards 1970 Topps) sells for about $510 versus $3.75 for a raw near-mint copy — a 136× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Johnny McKenzie #6?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $663, ahead of PSA 10 at $510. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Johnny McKenzie #6 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 Johnny McKenzie #6 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Johnny McKenzie #6 breaks even when it gems about 1% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $49.92).
Is your hockey card centered well enough to grade?
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