Is Danny Gare #14 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Danny Gare #14 sells for $46.11 against $1.48 raw: a $44.63 spread, 31× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($30.40) 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)
- $1.48
- PSA 10
- $46.11
- PSA 9
- $30.40
- Gem premium
- 31×
- 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 | $46.11 | +$19.63 | −$5.37 | −$105 |
| PSA 9 | $30.40 | +$3.92 | −$21.08 | −$121 |
| PSA 8 | $17.95 | −$8.53 | −$33.53 | −$134 |
Net = sale price − $1.48 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% | $34.33 | −$17.15 |
| 50% | $38.25 | −$13.23 |
| 75% | $42.18 | −$9.30 |
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 | $60.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $46.11 | −$13.89 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $28.00 | −$32.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $28.00 | −$32.00 | 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 | $46.11 | $28.00 | $60.00 | $28.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $45.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $30.40 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $17.95 |
Run your own numbers
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Grading Danny Gare #14 — FAQ
Is Danny Gare #14 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Danny Gare #14 sells for $46.11 against $1.48 raw: a $44.63 spread, 31× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($30.40) 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 Danny Gare #14 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Danny Gare #14 (Hockey Cards 1981 Topps) sells for about $46.11 versus $1.48 for a raw near-mint copy — a 31× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Danny Gare #14?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $60.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $46.11. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Danny Gare #14 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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