Is Keith McCreary #93 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Keith McCreary #93 sells for $449 against $3.53 raw: a $446 spread, 127× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($44.83) 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)
- $3.53
- PSA 10
- $449
- PSA 9
- $44.83
- Gem premium
- 127×
- 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 | $449 | +$421 | +$396 | +$296 |
| PSA 9 | $44.83 | +$16.30 | −$8.70 | −$109 |
| PSA 8 | $22.99 | −$5.54 | −$30.54 | −$131 |
Net = sale price − $3.53 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% | $146 | +$92.36 |
| 50% | $247 | +$193 |
| 75% | $348 | +$294 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 2%. 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 | $584 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $449 | −$135 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $269 | −$315 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $269 | −$315 | 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 Keith McCreary #93 — FAQ
Is Keith McCreary #93 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Keith McCreary #93 sells for $449 against $3.53 raw: a $446 spread, 127× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($44.83) 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 Keith McCreary #93 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Keith McCreary #93 (Hockey Cards 1970 Topps) sells for about $449 versus $3.53 for a raw near-mint copy — a 127× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Keith McCreary #93?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $584, ahead of PSA 10 at $449. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Keith McCreary #93 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 Keith McCreary #93 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Keith McCreary #93 breaks even when it gems about 2% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $44.83).
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