Is Wayne Gretzky #259 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Wayne Gretzky #259 sells for $46.06 against $2.93 raw: a $43.13 spread, 16× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($38.00) 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)
- $2.93
- PSA 10
- $46.06
- PSA 9
- $38.00
- Gem premium
- 16×
- 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 | $46.06 | +$18.13 | −$6.87 | −$107 |
| PSA 9 | $38.00 | +$10.07 | −$14.93 | −$115 |
| PSA 8 | $34.49 | +$6.56 | −$18.44 | −$118 |
Net = sale price − $2.93 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% | $40.02 | −$12.91 |
| 50% | $42.03 | −$10.90 |
| 75% | $44.05 | −$8.88 |
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 | $46.06 | −$13.94 | 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 | $46.06 | $28.00 | $60.00 | $28.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $42.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $38.00 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $34.49 |
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Grading Wayne Gretzky #259 — FAQ
Is Wayne Gretzky #259 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Wayne Gretzky #259 sells for $46.06 against $2.93 raw: a $43.13 spread, 16× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($38.00) 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 Wayne Gretzky #259 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Wayne Gretzky #259 (Hockey Cards 1982 Topps Stickers) sells for about $46.06 versus $2.93 for a raw near-mint copy — a 16× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Wayne Gretzky #259?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $60.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $46.06. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Wayne Gretzky #259 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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