Is Dave Christian #176 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Dave Christian #176 sells for $394 against $4.99 raw: a $389 spread, 79× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($37.01) 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)
- $4.99
- PSA 10
- $394
- PSA 9
- $37.01
- Gem premium
- 79×
- 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 | $394 | +$364 | +$339 | +$239 |
| PSA 9 | $37.01 | +$7.02 | −$17.98 | −$118 |
| PSA 8 | $21.84 | −$8.15 | −$33.15 | −$133 |
Net = sale price − $4.99 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% | $126 | +$71.24 |
| 50% | $215 | +$160 |
| 75% | $305 | +$250 |
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 | $512 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $394 | −$118 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $236 | −$276 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $236 | −$276 | 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 | $394 | $236 | $512 | $236 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $129 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $37.01 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $21.84 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $17.00 |
Run your own numbers
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Grading Dave Christian #176 — FAQ
Is Dave Christian #176 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Dave Christian #176 sells for $394 against $4.99 raw: a $389 spread, 79× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($37.01) 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 Dave Christian #176 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Dave Christian #176 (Hockey Cards 1980 Topps) sells for about $394 versus $4.99 for a raw near-mint copy — a 79× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Dave Christian #176?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $512, ahead of PSA 10 at $394. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Dave Christian #176 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 Dave Christian #176 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Dave Christian #176 breaks even when it gems about 5% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $37.01).
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