Is Jean Guy Gendron #86 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Jean Guy Gendron #86 sells for $271 against $2.40 raw: a $268 spread, 113× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($46.16) 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)
- $2.40
- PSA 10
- $271
- PSA 9
- $46.16
- Gem premium
- 113×
- 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 | $271 | +$243 | +$218 | +$118 |
| PSA 9 | $46.16 | +$18.76 | −$6.24 | −$106 |
| PSA 8 | $20.14 | −$7.26 | −$32.26 | −$132 |
Net = sale price − $2.40 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% | $102 | +$49.90 |
| 50% | $158 | +$106 |
| 75% | $215 | +$162 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 3%. 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 | $352 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $271 | −$81.27 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $162 | −$190 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $162 | −$190 | 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 | $271 | $162 | $352 | $162 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $85.15 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $46.16 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $20.14 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $5.50 |
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Grading Jean Guy Gendron #86 — FAQ
Is Jean Guy Gendron #86 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Jean Guy Gendron #86 sells for $271 against $2.40 raw: a $268 spread, 113× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($46.16) 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 Jean Guy Gendron #86 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Jean Guy Gendron #86 (Hockey Cards 1970 Topps) sells for about $271 versus $2.40 for a raw near-mint copy — a 113× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Jean Guy Gendron #86?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $352, ahead of PSA 10 at $271. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Jean Guy Gendron #86 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 Jean Guy Gendron #86 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Jean Guy Gendron #86 breaks even when it gems about 3% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $46.16).
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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