Is Wayne Gretzky #7 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Wayne Gretzky #7 sells for $528 against $25.24 raw: a $503 spread, 21× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($480) 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)
- $25.24
- Grade 9.5
- $528
- PSA 9
- $480
- Gem premium
- 21×
- 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 — Grade 9.5 | $528 | +$478 | +$453 | +$353 |
| PSA 9 | $480 | +$430 | +$405 | +$305 |
| PSA 8 | $77.43 | +$27.19 | +$2.19 | −$97.81 |
Net = sale price − $25.24 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% | $492 | +$417 |
| 50% | $504 | +$429 |
| 75% | $516 | +$441 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | Graded |
|---|---|
| 9.5 | $528 |
| 9 | $480 |
| 8 | $77.43 |
| 7 | $60.75 |
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Grading Wayne Gretzky #7 — FAQ
Is Wayne Gretzky #7 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Wayne Gretzky #7 sells for $528 against $25.24 raw: a $503 spread, 21× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($480) 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.
Is your hockey card centered well enough to grade?
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