Is Chris Chelios #259 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Chris Chelios #259 sells for $1,270 against $15.96 raw: a $1,254 spread, 80× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($173) 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)
- $15.96
- PSA 10
- $1,270
- PSA 9
- $173
- Gem premium
- 80×
- 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 | $1,270 | +$1,229 | +$1,204 | +$1,104 |
| PSA 9 | $173 | +$132 | +$107 | +$7.36 |
| PSA 8 | $64.51 | +$23.55 | −$1.45 | −$101 |
Net = sale price − $15.96 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% | $447 | +$382 |
| 50% | $722 | +$656 |
| 75% | $996 | +$930 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $1,270 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| BGS 10 | $1,061 | −$209 | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| CGC 10 | $762 | −$508 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $762 | −$508 | 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 Chris Chelios #259 — FAQ
Is Chris Chelios #259 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Chris Chelios #259 sells for $1,270 against $15.96 raw: a $1,254 spread, 80× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($173) 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 Chris Chelios #259 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Chris Chelios #259 (Hockey Cards 1984 O-Pee-Chee) sells for about $1,270 versus $15.96 for a raw near-mint copy — a 80× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Chris Chelios #259?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $1,270, ahead of BGS 10 at $1,061. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Chris Chelios #259 need for a PSA 10?
PSA publishes 55/45 front and 75/25 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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