Is Michel Larocque #158 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Michel Larocque #158 sells for $94.23 against $0.72 raw: a $93.51 spread, 131× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($40.95) 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)
- $0.72
- PSA 10
- $94.23
- PSA 9
- $40.95
- Gem premium
- 131×
- 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 | $94.23 | +$68.51 | +$43.51 | −$56.49 |
| PSA 9 | $40.95 | +$15.23 | −$9.77 | −$110 |
| PSA 8 | $9.04 | −$16.68 | −$41.68 | −$142 |
Net = sale price − $0.72 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% | $54.27 | +$3.55 |
| 50% | $67.59 | +$16.87 |
| 75% | $80.91 | +$30.19 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 18%. 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 | $123 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $94.23 | −$28.77 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $57.00 | −$66.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $57.00 | −$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 | $94.23 | $57.00 | $123 | $57.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $45.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $40.95 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $9.04 |
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Grading Michel Larocque #158 — FAQ
Is Michel Larocque #158 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Michel Larocque #158 sells for $94.23 against $0.72 raw: a $93.51 spread, 131× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($40.95) 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 Michel Larocque #158 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Michel Larocque #158 (Hockey Cards 1978 Topps) sells for about $94.23 versus $0.72 for a raw near-mint copy — a 131× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Michel Larocque #158?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $123, ahead of PSA 10 at $94.23. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Michel Larocque #158 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 Michel Larocque #158 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Michel Larocque #158 breaks even when it gems about 18% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $40.95).
Is your hockey card centered well enough to grade?
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