Is Craig Cameron #22 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Craig Cameron #22 sells for $98.97 against $1.63 raw: a $97.34 spread, 61× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($27.00) 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)
- $1.63
- PSA 10
- $98.97
- PSA 9
- $27.00
- Gem premium
- 61×
- 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 | $98.97 | +$72.34 | +$47.34 | −$52.66 |
| PSA 9 | $27.00 | +$0.37 | −$24.63 | −$125 |
| PSA 8 | $9.95 | −$16.68 | −$41.68 | −$142 |
Net = sale price − $1.63 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% | $44.99 | −$6.64 |
| 50% | $62.98 | +$11.35 |
| 75% | $80.98 | +$29.35 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 34%. 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 | $129 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $98.97 | −$30.03 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $59.00 | −$70.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $59.00 | −$70.00 | 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 | $98.97 | $59.00 | $129 | $59.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $71.86 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $27.00 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $9.95 |
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Grading Craig Cameron #22 — FAQ
Is Craig Cameron #22 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Craig Cameron #22 sells for $98.97 against $1.63 raw: a $97.34 spread, 61× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($27.00) 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 Craig Cameron #22 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Craig Cameron #22 (Hockey Cards 1972 Topps) sells for about $98.97 versus $1.63 for a raw near-mint copy — a 61× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Craig Cameron #22?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $129, ahead of PSA 10 at $98.97. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Craig Cameron #22 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 Craig Cameron #22 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Craig Cameron #22 breaks even when it gems about 34% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $27.00).
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