Is Doug Favell #46 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Doug Favell #46 sells for $223 against $1.79 raw: a $221 spread, 125× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($39.44) 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)
- $1.79
- PSA 10
- $223
- PSA 9
- $39.44
- Gem premium
- 125×
- 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 | $223 | +$196 | +$171 | +$71.11 |
| PSA 9 | $39.44 | +$12.65 | −$12.35 | −$112 |
| PSA 8 | $16.84 | −$9.95 | −$34.95 | −$135 |
Net = sale price − $1.79 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% | $85.31 | +$33.52 |
| 50% | $131 | +$79.38 |
| 75% | $177 | +$125 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 7%. 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 | $290 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $223 | −$67.10 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $134 | −$156 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $134 | −$156 | 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 | $223 | $134 | $290 | $134 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $72.08 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $39.44 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $16.84 |
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Grading Doug Favell #46 — FAQ
Is Doug Favell #46 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Doug Favell #46 sells for $223 against $1.79 raw: a $221 spread, 125× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($39.44) 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 Doug Favell #46 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Doug Favell #46 (Hockey Cards 1974 O-Pee-Chee) sells for about $223 versus $1.79 for a raw near-mint copy — a 125× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Doug Favell #46?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $290, ahead of PSA 10 at $223. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Doug Favell #46 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 Doug Favell #46 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Doug Favell #46 breaks even when it gems about 7% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $39.44).
Is your hockey card centered well enough to grade?
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