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 $275 against $2.90 raw: a $272 spread, 95× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($44.51) 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)
- $2.90
- PSA 10
- $275
- PSA 9
- $44.51
- Gem premium
- 95×
- As of
- Sep 4, 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 | $275 | +$247 | +$222 | +$122 |
| PSA 9 | $44.51 | +$16.61 | −$8.39 | −$108 |
| PSA 8 | $16.93 | −$10.97 | −$35.97 | −$136 |
Net = sale price − $2.90 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% | $102 | +$49.21 |
| 50% | $160 | +$107 |
| 75% | $217 | +$164 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 4%. 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 | $357 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $275 | −$82.10 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $165 | −$192 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $32.00 | −$325 | 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 Jari Kurri #18 — FAQ
Is Jari Kurri #18 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Jari Kurri #18 sells for $275 against $2.90 raw: a $272 spread, 95× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($44.51) 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 $275 versus $2.90 for a raw near-mint copy — a 95× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Jari Kurri #18?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $357, ahead of PSA 10 at $275. 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 4% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $44.51).
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