Is Marcel Dionne #90 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Marcel Dionne #90 sells for $71.96 against $1.41 raw: a $70.55 spread, 51× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($31.20) 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)
- $1.41
- PSA 10
- $71.96
- PSA 9
- $31.20
- Gem premium
- 51×
- 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 | $71.96 | +$45.55 | +$20.55 | −$79.45 |
| PSA 9 | $31.20 | +$4.79 | −$20.21 | −$120 |
| PSA 8 | $12.50 | −$13.91 | −$38.91 | −$139 |
Net = sale price − $1.41 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% | $41.39 | −$10.02 |
| 50% | $51.58 | +$0.17 |
| 75% | $61.77 | +$10.36 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 50%. 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 | $94.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $71.96 | −$22.04 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $43.00 | −$51.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $43.00 | −$51.00 | 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 | $71.96 | $43.00 | $94.00 | $43.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $38.21 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $31.20 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $12.50 |
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Grading Marcel Dionne #90 — FAQ
Is Marcel Dionne #90 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Marcel Dionne #90 sells for $71.96 against $1.41 raw: a $70.55 spread, 51× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($31.20) 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 Marcel Dionne #90 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Marcel Dionne #90 (Hockey Cards 1985 Topps) sells for about $71.96 versus $1.41 for a raw near-mint copy — a 51× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Marcel Dionne #90?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $94.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $71.96. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Marcel Dionne #90 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 Marcel Dionne #90 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Marcel Dionne #90 breaks even when it gems about 50% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $31.20).
Is your hockey card centered well enough to grade?
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