Is Bruce Gamble #104 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Bruce Gamble #104 sells for $204 against $1.41 raw: a $203 spread, 145× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($35.33) 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)
- $1.41
- PSA 10
- $204
- PSA 9
- $35.33
- Gem premium
- 145×
- As of
- Sep 2, 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 | $204 | +$178 | +$153 | +$52.94 |
| PSA 9 | $35.33 | +$8.92 | −$16.08 | −$116 |
| PSA 8 | $18.23 | −$8.18 | −$33.18 | −$133 |
Net = sale price − $1.41 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% | $77.58 | +$26.17 |
| 50% | $120 | +$68.43 |
| 75% | $162 | +$111 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 10%. 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 | $266 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $204 | −$61.65 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $123 | −$143 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $123 | −$143 | 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 Bruce Gamble #104 — FAQ
Is Bruce Gamble #104 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Bruce Gamble #104 sells for $204 against $1.41 raw: a $203 spread, 145× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($35.33) 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 Bruce Gamble #104 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Bruce Gamble #104 (Hockey Cards 1971 Topps) sells for about $204 versus $1.41 for a raw near-mint copy — a 145× premium as of Sep 2, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Bruce Gamble #104?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $266, ahead of PSA 10 at $204. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Bruce Gamble #104 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 Bruce Gamble #104 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Bruce Gamble #104 breaks even when it gems about 10% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $35.33).
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