Is Yvan Cournoyer #10 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Yvan Cournoyer #10 sells for $294 against $2.25 raw: a $292 spread, 131× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($49.79) 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)
- $2.25
- PSA 10
- $294
- PSA 9
- $49.79
- Gem premium
- 131×
- 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 | $294 | +$267 | +$242 | +$142 |
| PSA 9 | $49.79 | +$22.54 | −$2.46 | −$102 |
| PSA 8 | $10.50 | −$16.75 | −$41.75 | −$142 |
Net = sale price − $2.25 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% | $111 | +$58.70 |
| 50% | $172 | +$120 |
| 75% | $233 | +$181 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 1%. 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 | $383 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $294 | −$88.57 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $177 | −$206 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $177 | −$206 | 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 | $294 | $177 | $383 | $177 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $87.17 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $49.79 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $10.50 |
Run your own numbers
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Grading Yvan Cournoyer #10 — FAQ
Is Yvan Cournoyer #10 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Yvan Cournoyer #10 sells for $294 against $2.25 raw: a $292 spread, 131× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($49.79) 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 Yvan Cournoyer #10 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Yvan Cournoyer #10 (Hockey Cards 1972 Topps) sells for about $294 versus $2.25 for a raw near-mint copy — a 131× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Yvan Cournoyer #10?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $383, ahead of PSA 10 at $294. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Yvan Cournoyer #10 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 Yvan Cournoyer #10 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Yvan Cournoyer #10 breaks even when it gems about 1% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $49.79).
Is your hockey card centered well enough to grade?
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