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Is NHL Assists Leaders [Orr, Esposito, Ratelle] #62 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 NHL Assists Leaders [Orr, Esposito, Ratelle] #62 sells for $579 against $4.68 raw: a $574 spread, 124× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($61.16) 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)
- $4.68
- PSA 10
- $579
- PSA 9
- $61.16
- Gem premium
- 124×
- 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 | $579 | +$549 | +$524 | +$424 |
| PSA 9 | $61.16 | +$31.48 | +$6.48 | −$93.52 |
| PSA 8 | $27.50 | −$2.18 | −$27.18 | −$127 |
Net = sale price − $4.68 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% | $191 | +$136 |
| 50% | $320 | +$265 |
| 75% | $449 | +$395 |
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 | $753 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $579 | −$174 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $347 | −$406 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $229 | −$524 | 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 | $579 | $347 | $753 | $229 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $168 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $61.16 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $27.50 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $19.42 |
Run your own numbers
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Grading NHL Assists Leaders [Orr, Esposito, Ratelle] #62 — FAQ
Is NHL Assists Leaders [Orr, Esposito, Ratelle] #62 worth grading?
A PSA 10 NHL Assists Leaders [Orr, Esposito, Ratelle] #62 sells for $579 against $4.68 raw: a $574 spread, 124× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($61.16) 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 NHL Assists Leaders [Orr, Esposito, Ratelle] #62 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 NHL Assists Leaders [Orr, Esposito, Ratelle] #62 (Hockey Cards 1972 Topps) sells for about $579 versus $4.68 for a raw near-mint copy — a 124× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for NHL Assists Leaders [Orr, Esposito, Ratelle] #62?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $753, ahead of PSA 10 at $579. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does NHL Assists Leaders [Orr, Esposito, Ratelle] #62 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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