Is Denis Potvin #195 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Denis Potvin #195 sells for $15,000 against $21.50 raw: a $14,979 spread, 698× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($2,001) 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)
- $21.50
- PSA 10
- $15,000
- PSA 9
- $2,001
- Gem premium
- 698×
- As of
- Aug 16, 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 | $15,000 | +$14,954 | +$14,929 | +$14,829 |
| PSA 9 | $2,001 | +$1,954 | +$1,929 | +$1,829 |
| PSA 8 | $432 | +$385 | +$360 | +$260 |
Net = sale price − $21.50 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% | $5,251 | +$5,179 |
| 50% | $8,500 | +$8,429 |
| 75% | $11,750 | +$11,679 |
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 | $19,500 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $15,000 | −$4,500 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $9,000 | −$10,500 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $9,000 | −$10,500 | 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 | $15,000 | $9,000 | $19,500 | $9,000 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $2,201 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $2,001 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $432 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $235 |
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Grading Denis Potvin #195 — FAQ
Is Denis Potvin #195 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Denis Potvin #195 sells for $15,000 against $21.50 raw: a $14,979 spread, 698× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($2,001) 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 Denis Potvin #195 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Denis Potvin #195 (Hockey Cards 1974 O-Pee-Chee) sells for about $15,000 versus $21.50 for a raw near-mint copy — a 698× premium as of Aug 16, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Denis Potvin #195?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $19,500, ahead of PSA 10 at $15,000. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Denis Potvin #195 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.
Is your hockey card centered well enough to grade?
Centering makes or breaks a PSA 10. Scan any card with Midpoint to measure its exact centering, get a grade estimate, and see what your copy is actually worth.
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