Is Dan Bouchard #270 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Dan Bouchard #270 sells for $111 against $1.06 raw: a $110 spread, 105× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($28.05) 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)
- $1.06
- PSA 10
- $111
- PSA 9
- $28.05
- Gem premium
- 105×
- As of
- Sep 3, 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 | $111 | +$84.86 | +$59.86 | −$40.14 |
| PSA 9 | $28.05 | +$1.99 | −$23.01 | −$123 |
| PSA 8 | $26.83 | +$0.77 | −$24.23 | −$124 |
Net = sale price − $1.06 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% | $48.77 | −$2.29 |
| 50% | $69.48 | +$18.42 |
| 75% | $90.20 | +$39.14 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 28%. 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 | $144 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $111 | −$33.08 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $67.00 | −$77.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $67.00 | −$77.00 | 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.
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Grading Dan Bouchard #270 — FAQ
Is Dan Bouchard #270 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Dan Bouchard #270 sells for $111 against $1.06 raw: a $110 spread, 105× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($28.05) 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 Dan Bouchard #270 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Dan Bouchard #270 (Hockey Cards 1981 O-Pee-Chee) sells for about $111 versus $1.06 for a raw near-mint copy — a 105× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Dan Bouchard #270?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $144, ahead of PSA 10 at $111. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Dan Bouchard #270 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 Dan Bouchard #270 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Dan Bouchard #270 breaks even when it gems about 28% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $28.05).
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