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Is NHL Shutout Leaders [Giacomin, Esposito, Maniago] #5 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 NHL Shutout Leaders [Giacomin, Esposito, Maniago] #5 sells for $349 against $2.60 raw: a $347 spread, 134× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($71.39) 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)
- $2.60
- PSA 10
- $349
- PSA 9
- $71.39
- Gem premium
- 134×
- 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 | $349 | +$322 | +$297 | +$197 |
| PSA 9 | $71.39 | +$43.79 | +$18.79 | −$81.21 |
| PSA 8 | $38.02 | +$10.42 | −$14.58 | −$115 |
Net = sale price − $2.60 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% | $141 | +$88.27 |
| 50% | $210 | +$158 |
| 75% | $280 | +$227 |
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 | $454 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $349 | −$105 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $210 | −$244 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $210 | −$244 | 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 | $349 | $210 | $454 | $210 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $106 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $71.39 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $38.02 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $37.29 |
Run your own numbers
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Grading NHL Shutout Leaders [Giacomin, Esposito, Maniago] #5 — FAQ
Is NHL Shutout Leaders [Giacomin, Esposito, Maniago] #5 worth grading?
A PSA 10 NHL Shutout Leaders [Giacomin, Esposito, Maniago] #5 sells for $349 against $2.60 raw: a $347 spread, 134× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($71.39) 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 NHL Shutout Leaders [Giacomin, Esposito, Maniago] #5 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 NHL Shutout Leaders [Giacomin, Esposito, Maniago] #5 (Hockey Cards 1971 Topps) sells for about $349 versus $2.60 for a raw near-mint copy — a 134× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for NHL Shutout Leaders [Giacomin, Esposito, Maniago] #5?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $454, ahead of PSA 10 at $349. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does NHL Shutout Leaders [Giacomin, Esposito, Maniago] #5 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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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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