Is Terry Crisp #352 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Terry Crisp #352 sells for $338 against $2.84 raw: a $335 spread, 119× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($48.79) 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)
- $2.84
- PSA 10
- $338
- PSA 9
- $48.79
- Gem premium
- 119×
- As of
- Sep 4, 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 | $338 | +$310 | +$285 | +$185 |
| PSA 9 | $48.79 | +$20.95 | −$4.05 | −$104 |
| PSA 8 | $19.84 | −$8.00 | −$33.00 | −$133 |
Net = sale price − $2.84 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% | $121 | +$68.30 |
| 50% | $193 | +$141 |
| 75% | $266 | +$213 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 1%. 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 | $440 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $338 | −$102 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $203 | −$237 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $203 | −$237 | 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 Terry Crisp #352 — FAQ
Is Terry Crisp #352 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Terry Crisp #352 sells for $338 against $2.84 raw: a $335 spread, 119× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($48.79) 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 Terry Crisp #352 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Terry Crisp #352 (Hockey Cards 1974 O-Pee-Chee) sells for about $338 versus $2.84 for a raw near-mint copy — a 119× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Terry Crisp #352?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $440, ahead of PSA 10 at $338. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Terry Crisp #352 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 Terry Crisp #352 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Terry Crisp #352 breaks even when it gems about 1% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $48.79).
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