Is Joe Watson #91 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Joe Watson #91 sells for $171 against $1.25 raw: a $170 spread, 137× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($31.46) 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)
- $1.25
- PSA 10
- $171
- PSA 9
- $31.46
- Gem premium
- 137×
- 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 | $171 | +$145 | +$120 | +$19.60 |
| PSA 9 | $31.46 | +$5.21 | −$19.79 | −$120 |
| PSA 8 | $21.99 | −$4.26 | −$29.26 | −$129 |
Net = sale price − $1.25 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% | $66.31 | +$15.06 |
| 50% | $101 | +$49.91 |
| 75% | $136 | +$84.75 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 14%. 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 | $222 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $171 | −$51.15 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $103 | −$119 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $103 | −$119 | 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 | $171 | $103 | $222 | $103 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $58.05 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $31.46 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $21.99 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $1.25 |
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Grading Joe Watson #91 — FAQ
Is Joe Watson #91 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Joe Watson #91 sells for $171 against $1.25 raw: a $170 spread, 137× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($31.46) 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 Joe Watson #91 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Joe Watson #91 (Hockey Cards 1973 Topps) sells for about $171 versus $1.25 for a raw near-mint copy — a 137× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Joe Watson #91?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $222, ahead of PSA 10 at $171. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Joe Watson #91 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 Joe Watson #91 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Joe Watson #91 breaks even when it gems about 14% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $31.46).
Is your hockey card centered well enough to grade?
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