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 $2.29 raw: a $82.98 spread, 37× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($44.47) 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)
- $2.29
- PSA 10
- $85.27
- PSA 9
- $44.47
- Gem premium
- 37×
- 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 | $85.27 | +$57.98 | +$32.98 | −$67.02 |
| PSA 9 | $44.47 | +$17.18 | −$7.82 | −$108 |
| PSA 8 | $15.00 | −$12.29 | −$37.29 | −$137 |
Net = sale price − $2.29 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% | $54.67 | +$2.38 |
| 50% | $64.87 | +$12.58 |
| 75% | $75.07 | +$22.78 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 19%. 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.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA | CGC | BGS | SGC | Graded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $85.27 | $51.00 | $111 | $51.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $80.67 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $44.47 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $15.00 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $11.99 |
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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 $2.29 raw: a $82.98 spread, 37× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($44.47) 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 $2.29 for a raw near-mint copy — a 37× premium as of Jul 11, 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 19% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $44.47).
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