Is Gerry Hart #92 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Gerry Hart #92 sells for $158 against $2.33 raw: a $156 spread, 68× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($30.29) 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)
- $2.33
- PSA 10
- $158
- PSA 9
- $30.29
- Gem premium
- 68×
- As of
- Sep 3, 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 | $158 | +$131 | +$106 | +$5.86 |
| PSA 9 | $30.29 | +$2.96 | −$22.04 | −$122 |
| PSA 8 | $10.71 | −$16.62 | −$41.62 | −$142 |
Net = sale price − $2.33 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% | $62.27 | +$9.94 |
| 50% | $94.24 | +$41.91 |
| 75% | $126 | +$73.89 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 17%. 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 | $206 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $158 | −$47.81 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $95.00 | −$111 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $95.00 | −$111 | 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 Gerry Hart #92 — FAQ
Is Gerry Hart #92 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Gerry Hart #92 sells for $158 against $2.33 raw: a $156 spread, 68× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($30.29) 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 Gerry Hart #92 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Gerry Hart #92 (Hockey Cards 1972 Topps) sells for about $158 versus $2.33 for a raw near-mint copy — a 68× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Gerry Hart #92?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $206, ahead of PSA 10 at $158. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Gerry Hart #92 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 Gerry Hart #92 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Gerry Hart #92 breaks even when it gems about 17% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $30.29).
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