Is Wayne Gretzky #250 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Wayne Gretzky #250 sells for $41,480 against $62.87 raw: a $41,417 spread, 660× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($2,401) 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)
- $62.87
- PSA 10
- $41,480
- PSA 9
- $2,401
- Gem premium
- 660×
- As of
- Aug 16, 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 | $41,480 | +$41,392 | +$41,367 | +$41,267 |
| PSA 9 | $2,401 | +$2,313 | +$2,288 | +$2,188 |
| PSA 8 | $598 | +$510 | +$485 | +$385 |
Net = sale price − $62.87 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% | $12,171 | +$12,058 |
| 50% | $21,940 | +$21,828 |
| 75% | $31,710 | +$31,597 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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 | $53,924 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $41,480 | −$12,444 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $24,888 | −$29,036 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $24,888 | −$29,036 | 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 | $41,480 | $24,888 | $53,924 | $24,888 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $3,300 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $2,401 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $598 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $219 |
Run your own numbers
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Grading Wayne Gretzky #250 — FAQ
Is Wayne Gretzky #250 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Wayne Gretzky #250 sells for $41,480 against $62.87 raw: a $41,417 spread, 660× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($2,401) 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 Wayne Gretzky #250 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Wayne Gretzky #250 (Hockey Cards 1980 O-Pee-Chee) sells for about $41,480 versus $62.87 for a raw near-mint copy — a 660× premium as of Aug 16, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Wayne Gretzky #250?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $53,924, ahead of PSA 10 at $41,480. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Wayne Gretzky #250 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.
Is your hockey card centered well enough to grade?
Centering makes or breaks a PSA 10. Scan any card with Midpoint to measure its exact centering, get a grade estimate, and see what your copy is actually worth.
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