Is Mario Marois #282 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Mario Marois #282 sells for $54.71 against $1.00 raw: a $53.71 spread, 55× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($34.98) 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)
- $1.00
- PSA 10
- $54.71
- PSA 9
- $34.98
- Gem premium
- 55×
- 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 | $54.71 | +$28.71 | +$3.71 | −$96.29 |
| PSA 9 | $34.98 | +$8.98 | −$16.02 | −$116 |
Net = sale price − $1.00 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% | $39.91 | −$11.09 |
| 50% | $44.84 | −$6.16 |
| 75% | $49.78 | −$1.22 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 81%. 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 | $71.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $54.71 | −$16.29 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $33.00 | −$38.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $33.00 | −$38.00 | 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 Mario Marois #282 — FAQ
Is Mario Marois #282 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Mario Marois #282 sells for $54.71 against $1.00 raw: a $53.71 spread, 55× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($34.98) 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 Mario Marois #282 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Mario Marois #282 (Hockey Cards 1984 O-Pee-Chee) sells for about $54.71 versus $1.00 for a raw near-mint copy — a 55× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Mario Marois #282?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $71.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $54.71. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Mario Marois #282 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 Mario Marois #282 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Mario Marois #282 breaks even when it gems about 81% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $34.98).
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