Is Syl Apps #11 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 40× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Syl Apps #11 sells for $65.82 against $1.64 raw: a $64.18 spread, 40× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($24.01) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $1.64
- PSA 10
- $65.82
- PSA 9
- $24.01
- Gem premium
- 40×
- 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 | $65.82 | +$39.18 | +$14.18 | −$85.82 |
| PSA 9 | $24.01 | −$2.63 | −$27.63 | −$128 |
| PSA 8 | $4.96 | −$21.68 | −$46.68 | −$147 |
Net = sale price − $1.64 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% | $34.46 | −$17.18 |
| 50% | $44.91 | −$6.73 |
| 75% | $55.37 | +$3.73 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 66%. 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 | $86.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $65.82 | −$20.18 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $39.00 | −$47.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $39.00 | −$47.00 | 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 | $65.82 | $39.00 | $86.00 | $39.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $65.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $24.01 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $4.96 |
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Grading Syl Apps #11 — FAQ
Is Syl Apps #11 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Syl Apps #11 sells for $65.82 against $1.64 raw: a $64.18 spread, 40× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($24.01) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Syl Apps #11 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Syl Apps #11 (Hockey Cards 1972 Topps) sells for about $65.82 versus $1.64 for a raw near-mint copy — a 40× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Syl Apps #11?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $86.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $65.82. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Syl Apps #11 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 Syl Apps #11 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Syl Apps #11 breaks even when it gems about 66% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $24.01).
Is your hockey card centered well enough to grade?
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