Is Garry Unger #26 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Garry Unger #26 sells for $479 against $3.63 raw: a $475 spread, 132× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($52.45) 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)
- $3.63
- PSA 10
- $479
- PSA 9
- $52.45
- Gem premium
- 132×
- 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 | $479 | +$450 | +$425 | +$325 |
| PSA 9 | $52.45 | +$23.82 | −$1.18 | −$101 |
| PSA 8 | $27.27 | −$1.36 | −$26.36 | −$126 |
Net = sale price − $3.63 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% | $159 | +$105 |
| 50% | $266 | +$212 |
| 75% | $372 | +$318 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 0%. 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 | $622 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $479 | −$143 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $287 | −$335 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $287 | −$335 | 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 | $479 | $287 | $622 | $287 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $141 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $52.45 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $27.27 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $15.50 |
Run your own numbers
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Grading Garry Unger #26 — FAQ
Is Garry Unger #26 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Garry Unger #26 sells for $479 against $3.63 raw: a $475 spread, 132× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($52.45) 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 Garry Unger #26 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Garry Unger #26 (Hockey Cards 1971 Topps) sells for about $479 versus $3.63 for a raw near-mint copy — a 132× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Garry Unger #26?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $622, ahead of PSA 10 at $479. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Garry Unger #26 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 Garry Unger #26 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Garry Unger #26 breaks even when it gems about 0% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $52.45).
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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