Is Dwight Foster #14 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Dwight Foster #14 sells for $40.80 against $1.02 raw: a $39.78 spread, 40× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($26.63) 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)
- $1.02
- PSA 10
- $40.80
- PSA 9
- $26.63
- Gem premium
- 40×
- As of
- Jul 11, 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 | $40.80 | +$14.78 | −$10.22 | −$110 |
| PSA 9 | $26.63 | +$0.61 | −$24.39 | −$124 |
Net = sale price − $1.02 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% | $30.17 | −$20.85 |
| 50% | $33.71 | −$17.31 |
| 75% | $37.26 | −$13.76 |
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 | $53.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $40.80 | −$12.20 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $24.00 | −$29.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $24.00 | −$29.00 | 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.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA | CGC | BGS | SGC | Graded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $40.80 | $24.00 | $53.00 | $24.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $29.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $26.63 |
Run your own numbers
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Grading Dwight Foster #14 — FAQ
Is Dwight Foster #14 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Dwight Foster #14 sells for $40.80 against $1.02 raw: a $39.78 spread, 40× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($26.63) 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 Dwight Foster #14 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Dwight Foster #14 (Hockey Cards 1985 O-Pee-Chee) sells for about $40.80 versus $1.02 for a raw near-mint copy — a 40× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Dwight Foster #14?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $53.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $40.80. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Dwight Foster #14 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.
Is your hockey card centered well enough to grade?
Centering makes or breaks a PSA 10. Scan any card with Midpoint to measure its exact centering, get a grade estimate, and see what your copy is actually worth.
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