Is Darryl Sutter #36 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 29× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Darryl Sutter #36 sells for $48.55 against $1.69 raw: a $46.86 spread, 29× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($15.00) 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)
- $1.69
- PSA 10
- $48.55
- PSA 9
- $15.00
- Gem premium
- 29×
- 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 | $48.55 | +$21.86 | −$3.14 | −$103 |
| PSA 9 | $15.00 | −$11.69 | −$36.69 | −$137 |
| PSA 8 | $6.50 | −$20.19 | −$45.19 | −$145 |
Net = sale price − $1.69 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% | $23.39 | −$28.30 |
| 50% | $31.77 | −$19.92 |
| 75% | $40.16 | −$11.53 |
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 | $63.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $48.55 | −$14.45 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $29.00 | −$34.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $29.00 | −$34.00 | 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 Darryl Sutter #36 — FAQ
Is Darryl Sutter #36 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Darryl Sutter #36 sells for $48.55 against $1.69 raw: a $46.86 spread, 29× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($15.00) 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 Darryl Sutter #36 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Darryl Sutter #36 (Hockey Cards 1984 Topps) sells for about $48.55 versus $1.69 for a raw near-mint copy — a 29× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Darryl Sutter #36?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $63.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $48.55. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Darryl Sutter #36 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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