Is Gerry Meehan #35 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Gerry Meehan #35 sells for $93.23 against $1.33 raw: a $91.90 spread, 70× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($30.01) 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)
- $1.33
- PSA 10
- $93.23
- PSA 9
- $30.01
- Gem premium
- 70×
- As of
- Sep 3, 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 | $93.23 | +$66.90 | +$41.90 | −$58.10 |
| PSA 9 | $30.01 | +$3.68 | −$21.32 | −$121 |
| PSA 8 | $11.50 | −$14.83 | −$39.83 | −$140 |
Net = sale price − $1.33 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% | $45.81 | −$5.52 |
| 50% | $61.62 | +$10.29 |
| 75% | $77.42 | +$26.09 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 34%. 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 | $121 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $93.23 | −$27.77 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $56.00 | −$65.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $56.00 | −$65.00 | 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.
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Grading Gerry Meehan #35 — FAQ
Is Gerry Meehan #35 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Gerry Meehan #35 sells for $93.23 against $1.33 raw: a $91.90 spread, 70× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($30.01) 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 Gerry Meehan #35 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Gerry Meehan #35 (Hockey Cards 1976 Topps) sells for about $93.23 versus $1.33 for a raw near-mint copy — a 70× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Gerry Meehan #35?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $121, ahead of PSA 10 at $93.23. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Gerry Meehan #35 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 Gerry Meehan #35 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Gerry Meehan #35 breaks even when it gems about 34% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $30.01).
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