Is Ken Dryden #45 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Ken Dryden #45 sells for $10,073 against $81.09 raw: a $9,991 spread, 124× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($3,923) 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)
- $81.09
- PSA 10
- $10,073
- PSA 9
- $3,923
- Gem premium
- 124×
- As of
- Aug 16, 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 | $10,073 | +$9,966 | +$9,941 | +$9,841 |
| PSA 9 | $3,923 | +$3,817 | +$3,792 | +$3,692 |
| PSA 8 | $1,999 | +$1,893 | +$1,868 | +$1,768 |
Net = sale price − $81.09 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% | $5,460 | +$5,329 |
| 50% | $6,998 | +$6,867 |
| 75% | $8,535 | +$8,404 |
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 | $13,094 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $10,073 | −$3,021 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $6,044 | −$7,050 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $6,044 | −$7,050 | 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 | $10,073 | $6,044 | $13,094 | $6,044 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $4,315 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $3,923 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $1,999 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $1,101 |
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Grading Ken Dryden #45 — FAQ
Is Ken Dryden #45 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Ken Dryden #45 sells for $10,073 against $81.09 raw: a $9,991 spread, 124× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($3,923) 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 Ken Dryden #45 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Ken Dryden #45 (Hockey Cards 1971 O-Pee-Chee) sells for about $10,073 versus $81.09 for a raw near-mint copy — a 124× premium as of Aug 16, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Ken Dryden #45?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $13,094, ahead of PSA 10 at $10,073. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Ken Dryden #45 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.
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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