Is Henry Boucha #209 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Henry Boucha #209 sells for $85.27 against $2.21 raw: a $83.06 spread, 39× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($43.49) 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)
- $2.21
- PSA 10
- $85.27
- PSA 9
- $43.49
- Gem premium
- 39×
- 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 | $85.27 | +$58.06 | +$33.06 | −$66.94 |
| PSA 9 | $43.49 | +$16.28 | −$8.72 | −$109 |
| PSA 8 | $15.00 | −$12.21 | −$37.21 | −$137 |
Net = sale price − $2.21 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% | $53.94 | +$1.73 |
| 50% | $64.38 | +$12.17 |
| 75% | $74.83 | +$22.62 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 21%. 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 | $111 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $85.27 | −$25.73 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $51.00 | −$60.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $51.00 | −$60.00 | 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 Henry Boucha #209 — FAQ
Is Henry Boucha #209 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Henry Boucha #209 sells for $85.27 against $2.21 raw: a $83.06 spread, 39× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($43.49) 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 Henry Boucha #209 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Henry Boucha #209 (Hockey Cards 1976 Topps) sells for about $85.27 versus $2.21 for a raw near-mint copy — a 39× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Henry Boucha #209?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $111, ahead of PSA 10 at $85.27. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Henry Boucha #209 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 Henry Boucha #209 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Henry Boucha #209 breaks even when it gems about 21% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $43.49).
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