Is Jari Kurri #18 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Jari Kurri #18 sells for $228 against $2.64 raw: a $225 spread, 86× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($37.99) 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)
- $2.64
- PSA 10
- $228
- PSA 9
- $37.99
- Gem premium
- 86×
- 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 | $228 | +$200 | +$175 | +$75.43 |
| PSA 9 | $37.99 | +$10.35 | −$14.65 | −$115 |
| PSA 8 | $18.95 | −$8.69 | −$33.69 | −$134 |
Net = sale price − $2.64 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% | $85.51 | +$32.87 |
| 50% | $133 | +$80.39 |
| 75% | $181 | +$128 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 8%. 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 | $296 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $228 | −$67.93 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $137 | −$159 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $137 | −$159 | 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 | $228 | $137 | $296 | $137 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $74.13 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $37.99 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $18.95 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $13.10 |
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Grading Jari Kurri #18 — FAQ
Is Jari Kurri #18 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Jari Kurri #18 sells for $228 against $2.64 raw: a $225 spread, 86× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($37.99) 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 Jari Kurri #18 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Jari Kurri #18 (Hockey Cards 1981 Topps) sells for about $228 versus $2.64 for a raw near-mint copy — a 86× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Jari Kurri #18?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $296, ahead of PSA 10 at $228. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Jari Kurri #18 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 Jari Kurri #18 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Jari Kurri #18 breaks even when it gems about 8% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $37.99).
Is your hockey card centered well enough to grade?
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