Is Michel Goulet #275 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Michel Goulet #275 sells for $111 against $2.13 raw: a $109 spread, 52× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($27.49) 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)
- $2.13
- PSA 10
- $111
- PSA 9
- $27.49
- Gem premium
- 52×
- 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 | +$83.98 | +$58.98 | −$41.02 |
| PSA 9 | $27.49 | +$0.36 | −$24.64 | −$125 |
| PSA 8 | $10.01 | −$17.12 | −$42.12 | −$142 |
Net = sale price − $2.13 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% | $48.39 | −$3.74 |
| 50% | $69.30 | +$17.17 |
| 75% | $90.20 | +$38.08 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 29%. 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 | −$32.89 | 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 Michel Goulet #275 — FAQ
Is Michel Goulet #275 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Michel Goulet #275 sells for $111 against $2.13 raw: a $109 spread, 52× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($27.49) 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 Michel Goulet #275 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Michel Goulet #275 (Hockey Cards 1981 O-Pee-Chee) sells for about $111 versus $2.13 for a raw near-mint copy — a 52× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Michel Goulet #275?
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 Michel Goulet #275 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 Michel Goulet #275 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Michel Goulet #275 breaks even when it gems about 29% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $27.49).
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