Is Craig Cameron #239 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Craig Cameron #239 sells for $133 against $1.00 raw: a $132 spread, 133× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($36.87) 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)
- $1.00
- PSA 10
- $133
- PSA 9
- $36.87
- Gem premium
- 133×
- 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 | $133 | +$107 | +$81.97 | −$18.03 |
| PSA 9 | $36.87 | +$10.87 | −$14.13 | −$114 |
| PSA 8 | $12.95 | −$13.05 | −$38.05 | −$138 |
Net = sale price − $1.00 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% | $60.89 | +$9.89 |
| 50% | $84.92 | +$33.92 |
| 75% | $109 | +$57.94 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 15%. 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 | $173 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $133 | −$40.03 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $80.00 | −$93.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $80.00 | −$93.00 | 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 | $133 | $80.00 | $173 | $80.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $47.78 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $36.87 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $12.95 |
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Grading Craig Cameron #239 — FAQ
Is Craig Cameron #239 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Craig Cameron #239 sells for $133 against $1.00 raw: a $132 spread, 133× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($36.87) 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 Craig Cameron #239 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Craig Cameron #239 (Hockey Cards 1975 Topps) sells for about $133 versus $1.00 for a raw near-mint copy — a 133× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Craig Cameron #239?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $173, ahead of PSA 10 at $133. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Craig Cameron #239 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 Craig Cameron #239 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Craig Cameron #239 breaks even when it gems about 15% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $36.87).
Is your hockey card centered well enough to grade?
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