Is Denis Potvin, Wayne Gretzky worth grading?
Hockey · Hockey Cards 1985 O-Pee-Chee Sticker · full price guide →
Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Denis Potvin, Wayne Gretzky sells for $43.00 against $2.58 raw: a $40.42 spread, 17× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($39.00) 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)
- $2.58
- Grade 9.5
- $43.00
- PSA 9
- $39.00
- Gem premium
- 17×
- 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 — Grade 9.5 | $43.00 | +$15.42 | −$9.58 | −$110 |
| PSA 9 | $39.00 | +$11.42 | −$13.58 | −$114 |
| PSA 8 | $29.00 | +$1.42 | −$23.58 | −$124 |
Net = sale price − $2.58 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% | $40.00 | −$12.58 |
| 50% | $41.00 | −$11.58 |
| 75% | $42.00 | −$10.58 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →Run your own numbers
Should I pay this?
Enter the seller’s asking price to see your net outcome per grade.
Other 1985 O-Pee-Chee Sticker cards worth checking
Full set checklist →
![Vezina Trophy, Wayne Gretzky [Foil] 1985 O-Pee-Chee Sticker card](https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/ScAAAOSwSH9k3lUd/s-l500.jpg)
Grading Denis Potvin, Wayne Gretzky — FAQ
Is Denis Potvin, Wayne Gretzky worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Denis Potvin, Wayne Gretzky sells for $43.00 against $2.58 raw: a $40.42 spread, 17× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($39.00) 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.
Best on iPhone & Android
Check your hockey card in the Midpoint app
Scan with your camera to measure centering to the millimeter, get an AI grade with corner and edge close-ups, see what your copy is worth, and track it in your portfolio. Free to start.
