Is Peter Zezel #24 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Peter Zezel #24 sells for $142 against $2.06 raw: a $140 spread, 69× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($51.51) 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)
- $2.06
- PSA 10
- $142
- PSA 9
- $51.51
- Gem premium
- 69×
- 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 | $142 | +$115 | +$90.22 | −$9.78 |
| PSA 9 | $51.51 | +$24.45 | −$0.55 | −$101 |
| PSA 8 | $22.49 | −$4.57 | −$29.57 | −$130 |
Net = sale price − $2.06 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% | $74.20 | +$22.14 |
| 50% | $96.89 | +$44.83 |
| 75% | $120 | +$67.53 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 1%. 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 | $185 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $142 | −$42.72 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $85.00 | −$100 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $85.00 | −$100 | 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 | $142 | $85.00 | $185 | $85.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $110 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $51.51 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $22.49 |
Run your own numbers
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Grading Peter Zezel #24 — FAQ
Is Peter Zezel #24 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Peter Zezel #24 sells for $142 against $2.06 raw: a $140 spread, 69× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($51.51) 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 Peter Zezel #24 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Peter Zezel #24 (Hockey Cards 1985 O-Pee-Chee) sells for about $142 versus $2.06 for a raw near-mint copy — a 69× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Peter Zezel #24?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $185, ahead of PSA 10 at $142. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Peter Zezel #24 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 Peter Zezel #24 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Peter Zezel #24 breaks even when it gems about 1% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $51.51).
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