Is Cam Neely #250 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Cam Neely #250 sells for $191 against $2.77 raw: a $189 spread, 69× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($42.01) 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)
- $2.77
- PSA 10
- $191
- PSA 9
- $42.01
- 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 | $191 | +$164 | +$139 | +$38.71 |
| PSA 9 | $42.01 | +$14.24 | −$10.76 | −$111 |
| PSA 8 | $14.99 | −$12.78 | −$37.78 | −$138 |
Net = sale price − $2.77 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% | $79.38 | +$26.61 |
| 50% | $117 | +$63.97 |
| 75% | $154 | +$101 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 7%. 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 | $249 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $191 | −$57.52 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $115 | −$134 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $115 | −$134 | 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 | $191 | $115 | $249 | $115 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $63.40 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $42.01 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $14.99 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $12.00 |
Run your own numbers
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Grading Cam Neely #250 — FAQ
Is Cam Neely #250 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Cam Neely #250 sells for $191 against $2.77 raw: a $189 spread, 69× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($42.01) 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 Cam Neely #250 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Cam Neely #250 (Hockey Cards 1986 O-Pee-Chee) sells for about $191 versus $2.77 for a raw near-mint copy — a 69× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Cam Neely #250?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $249, ahead of PSA 10 at $191. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Cam Neely #250 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 Cam Neely #250 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Cam Neely #250 breaks even when it gems about 7% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $42.01).
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