Is Glenn Resch #145 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Glenn Resch #145 sells for $93.71 against $2.25 raw: a $91.46 spread, 42× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($45.58) 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)
- $2.25
- PSA 10
- $93.71
- PSA 9
- $45.58
- Gem premium
- 42×
- 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 | $93.71 | +$66.46 | +$41.46 | −$58.54 |
| PSA 9 | $45.58 | +$18.33 | −$6.67 | −$107 |
| PSA 8 | $7.61 | −$19.64 | −$44.64 | −$145 |
Net = sale price − $2.25 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% | $57.61 | +$5.36 |
| 50% | $69.64 | +$17.39 |
| 75% | $81.68 | +$29.43 |
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 | $122 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $93.71 | −$28.29 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $56.00 | −$66.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $56.00 | −$66.00 | 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 | $93.71 | $56.00 | $122 | $56.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $82.79 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $45.58 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $7.61 |
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Grading Glenn Resch #145 — FAQ
Is Glenn Resch #145 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Glenn Resch #145 sells for $93.71 against $2.25 raw: a $91.46 spread, 42× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($45.58) 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 Glenn Resch #145 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Glenn Resch #145 (Hockey Cards 1975 Topps) sells for about $93.71 versus $2.25 for a raw near-mint copy — a 42× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Glenn Resch #145?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $122, ahead of PSA 10 at $93.71. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Glenn Resch #145 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 Glenn Resch #145 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Glenn Resch #145 breaks even when it gems about 14% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $45.58).
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