Is Patrick Roy, Chris Nilan worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 109× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Patrick Roy, Chris Nilan sells for $55.82 against $0.51 raw: a $55.31 spread, 109× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($14.12) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.51
- PSA 10
- $55.82
- PSA 9
- $14.12
- Gem premium
- 109×
- 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 | $55.82 | +$30.31 | +$5.31 | −$94.69 |
| PSA 9 | $14.12 | −$11.39 | −$36.39 | −$136 |
| PSA 8 | $6.80 | −$18.71 | −$43.71 | −$144 |
Net = sale price − $0.51 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% | $24.55 | −$25.96 |
| 50% | $34.97 | −$15.54 |
| 75% | $45.40 | −$5.11 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 87%. 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 | $73.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $55.82 | −$17.18 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $33.00 | −$40.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $33.00 | −$40.00 | 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 | $55.82 | $33.00 | $73.00 | $33.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $26.94 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $14.12 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $6.80 |
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Grading Patrick Roy, Chris Nilan — FAQ
Is Patrick Roy, Chris Nilan worth grading?
A PSA 10 Patrick Roy, Chris Nilan sells for $55.82 against $0.51 raw: a $55.31 spread, 109× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($14.12) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Patrick Roy, Chris Nilan worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Patrick Roy, Chris Nilan (Hockey Cards 1988 O-Pee-Chee Sticker) sells for about $55.82 versus $0.51 for a raw near-mint copy — a 109× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Patrick Roy, Chris Nilan?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $73.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $55.82. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Patrick Roy, Chris Nilan 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 Patrick Roy, Chris Nilan break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Patrick Roy, Chris Nilan breaks even when it gems about 87% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $14.12).
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