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Is Goals Against [Average Leaders] #4 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Goals Against [Average Leaders] #4 sells for $351 against $2.33 raw: a $349 spread, 151× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($37.00) 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)
- $2.33
- PSA 10
- $351
- PSA 9
- $37.00
- Gem premium
- 151×
- 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 | $351 | +$324 | +$299 | +$199 |
| PSA 9 | $37.00 | +$9.67 | −$15.33 | −$115 |
| PSA 8 | $24.60 | −$2.73 | −$27.73 | −$128 |
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% | $116 | +$63.23 |
| 50% | $194 | +$142 |
| 75% | $273 | +$220 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 5%. 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 | $457 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $351 | −$106 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $211 | −$246 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $211 | −$246 | 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 | $351 | $211 | $457 | $211 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $107 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $37.00 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $24.60 |
Run your own numbers
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Grading Goals Against [Average Leaders] #4 — FAQ
Is Goals Against [Average Leaders] #4 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Goals Against [Average Leaders] #4 sells for $351 against $2.33 raw: a $349 spread, 151× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($37.00) 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 Goals Against [Average Leaders] #4 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Goals Against [Average Leaders] #4 (Hockey Cards 1973 Topps) sells for about $351 versus $2.33 for a raw near-mint copy — a 151× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Goals Against [Average Leaders] #4?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $457, ahead of PSA 10 at $351. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Goals Against [Average Leaders] #4 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 Goals Against [Average Leaders] #4 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Goals Against [Average Leaders] #4 breaks even when it gems about 5% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $37.00).
Is your hockey card centered well enough to grade?
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