Is Jaroslav Pouzar #256 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Jaroslav Pouzar #256 brings $27.00 versus $1.03 raw — a $25.97 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($3.96) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $1.03
- PSA 10
- $27.00
- PSA 9
- $3.96
- Gem premium
- 26×
- As of
- Sep 3, 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 | $27.00 | +$0.97 | −$24.03 | −$124 |
| PSA 9 | $3.96 | −$22.07 | −$47.07 | −$147 |
Net = sale price − $1.03 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% | $9.72 | −$41.31 |
| 50% | $15.48 | −$35.55 |
| 75% | $21.24 | −$29.79 |
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 | $35.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $27.00 | −$8.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $16.00 | −$19.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $16.00 | −$19.00 | 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.
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Grading Jaroslav Pouzar #256 — FAQ
Is Jaroslav Pouzar #256 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Jaroslav Pouzar #256 brings $27.00 versus $1.03 raw — a $25.97 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($3.96) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Jaroslav Pouzar #256 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Jaroslav Pouzar #256 (Hockey Cards 1984 O-Pee-Chee) sells for about $27.00 versus $1.03 for a raw near-mint copy — a 26× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Jaroslav Pouzar #256?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $35.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $27.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Jaroslav Pouzar #256 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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