Is Thomas Gradin #327 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Thomas Gradin #327 brings $39.27 versus $1.44 raw — a $37.83 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($22.17) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $1.44
- PSA 10
- $39.27
- PSA 9
- $22.17
- Gem premium
- 27×
- 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 | $39.27 | +$12.83 | −$12.17 | −$112 |
| PSA 9 | $22.17 | −$4.27 | −$29.27 | −$129 |
| PSA 8 | $7.23 | −$19.21 | −$44.21 | −$144 |
Net = sale price − $1.44 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% | $26.45 | −$25.00 |
| 50% | $30.72 | −$20.72 |
| 75% | $35.00 | −$16.44 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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 | $51.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $39.27 | −$11.73 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $24.00 | −$27.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $24.00 | −$27.00 | 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.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA | CGC | BGS | SGC | Graded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $39.27 | $24.00 | $51.00 | $24.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $24.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $22.17 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $7.23 |
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Grading Thomas Gradin #327 — FAQ
Is Thomas Gradin #327 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Thomas Gradin #327 brings $39.27 versus $1.44 raw — a $37.83 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($22.17) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Thomas Gradin #327 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Thomas Gradin #327 (Hockey Cards 1981 O-Pee-Chee) sells for about $39.27 versus $1.44 for a raw near-mint copy — a 27× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Thomas Gradin #327?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $51.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $39.27. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Thomas Gradin #327 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?
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