Is Marty Howe #46 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Marty Howe #46 sells for $205 against $2.09 raw: a $203 spread, 98× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($43.21) 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)
- $2.09
- PSA 10
- $205
- PSA 9
- $43.21
- Gem premium
- 98×
- 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 | $205 | +$178 | +$153 | +$52.87 |
| PSA 9 | $43.21 | +$16.12 | −$8.88 | −$109 |
| PSA 8 | $16.10 | −$10.99 | −$35.99 | −$136 |
Net = sale price − $2.09 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% | $83.65 | +$31.56 |
| 50% | $124 | +$72.00 |
| 75% | $165 | +$112 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 5%. 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 | $266 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $205 | −$61.04 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $123 | −$143 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $123 | −$143 | 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 | $205 | $123 | $266 | $123 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $67.10 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $43.21 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $16.10 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $13.00 |
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Grading Marty Howe #46 — FAQ
Is Marty Howe #46 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Marty Howe #46 sells for $205 against $2.09 raw: a $203 spread, 98× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($43.21) 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 Marty Howe #46 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Marty Howe #46 (Hockey Cards 1979 Topps) sells for about $205 versus $2.09 for a raw near-mint copy — a 98× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Marty Howe #46?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $266, ahead of PSA 10 at $205. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Marty Howe #46 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 Marty Howe #46 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Marty Howe #46 breaks even when it gems about 5% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $43.21).
Is your hockey card centered well enough to grade?
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