Is Bobby Orr #100 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Bobby Orr #100 sells for $14,845 against $46.00 raw: a $14,799 spread, 323× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($1,135) 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)
- $46.00
- PSA 10
- $14,845
- PSA 9
- $1,135
- Gem premium
- 323×
- 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 | $14,845 | +$14,774 | +$14,749 | +$14,649 |
| PSA 9 | $1,135 | +$1,064 | +$1,039 | +$939 |
| PSA 8 | $341 | +$270 | +$245 | +$145 |
Net = sale price − $46.00 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% | $4,562 | +$4,466 |
| 50% | $7,990 | +$7,894 |
| 75% | $11,417 | +$11,321 |
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 | $19,299 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $14,845 | −$4,454 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $8,907 | −$10,392 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $8,907 | −$10,392 | 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 Bobby Orr #100 — FAQ
Is Bobby Orr #100 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Bobby Orr #100 sells for $14,845 against $46.00 raw: a $14,799 spread, 323× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($1,135) 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 Bobby Orr #100 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Bobby Orr #100 (Hockey Cards 1971 Topps) sells for about $14,845 versus $46.00 for a raw near-mint copy — a 323× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Bobby Orr #100?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $19,299, ahead of PSA 10 at $14,845. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Bobby Orr #100 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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