Is Reed Larson #58 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 51× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Reed Larson #58 sells for $46.74 against $0.92 raw: a $45.82 spread, 51× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($18.85) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.92
- PSA 10
- $46.74
- PSA 9
- $18.85
- Gem premium
- 51×
- 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 | $46.74 | +$20.82 | −$4.18 | −$104 |
| PSA 9 | $18.85 | −$7.07 | −$32.07 | −$132 |
Net = sale price − $0.92 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% | $25.82 | −$25.10 |
| 50% | $32.80 | −$18.13 |
| 75% | $39.77 | −$11.15 |
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 | $61.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $46.74 | −$14.26 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $28.00 | −$33.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $28.00 | −$33.00 | 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 | $46.74 | $28.00 | $61.00 | $28.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $21.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $18.85 |
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Grading Reed Larson #58 — FAQ
Is Reed Larson #58 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Reed Larson #58 sells for $46.74 against $0.92 raw: a $45.82 spread, 51× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($18.85) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Reed Larson #58 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Reed Larson #58 (Hockey Cards 1984 O-Pee-Chee) sells for about $46.74 versus $0.92 for a raw near-mint copy — a 51× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Reed Larson #58?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $61.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $46.74. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Reed Larson #58 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.
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