Is Ted Harris #32 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Ted Harris #32 sells for $330 against $2.47 raw: a $327 spread, 134× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($32.28) 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)
- $2.47
- PSA 10
- $330
- PSA 9
- $32.28
- 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 | $330 | +$302 | +$277 | +$177 |
| PSA 9 | $32.28 | +$4.81 | −$20.19 | −$120 |
| PSA 8 | $19.24 | −$8.23 | −$33.23 | −$133 |
Net = sale price − $2.47 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% | $107 | +$54.21 |
| 50% | $181 | +$129 |
| 75% | $255 | +$203 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 7%. 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 | $429 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $330 | −$99.12 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $198 | −$231 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $198 | −$231 | 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 | $330 | $198 | $429 | $198 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $101 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $32.28 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $19.24 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $10.20 |
Run your own numbers
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Grading Ted Harris #32 — FAQ
Is Ted Harris #32 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Ted Harris #32 sells for $330 against $2.47 raw: a $327 spread, 134× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($32.28) 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 Ted Harris #32 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Ted Harris #32 (Hockey Cards 1971 Topps) sells for about $330 versus $2.47 for a raw near-mint copy — a 134× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Ted Harris #32?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $429, ahead of PSA 10 at $330. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Ted Harris #32 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 Ted Harris #32 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Ted Harris #32 breaks even when it gems about 7% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $32.28).
Is your hockey card centered well enough to grade?
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