Is Daren Puppa #200 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Daren Puppa #200 sells for $116 against $1.78 raw: a $114 spread, 65× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($40.00) 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)
- $1.78
- PSA 10
- $116
- PSA 9
- $40.00
- Gem premium
- 65×
- As of
- Sep 4, 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 | $116 | +$88.96 | +$63.96 | −$36.04 |
| PSA 9 | $40.00 | +$13.22 | −$11.78 | −$112 |
| PSA 8 | $36.18 | +$9.40 | −$15.60 | −$116 |
Net = sale price − $1.78 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% | $58.94 | +$7.16 |
| 50% | $77.87 | +$26.09 |
| 75% | $96.80 | +$45.02 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 16%. 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 | $150 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $116 | −$34.26 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $69.00 | −$81.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $69.00 | −$81.00 | 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.
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Grading Daren Puppa #200 — FAQ
Is Daren Puppa #200 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Daren Puppa #200 sells for $116 against $1.78 raw: a $114 spread, 65× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($40.00) 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 Daren Puppa #200 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Daren Puppa #200 (Hockey Cards 1989 O-Pee-Chee) sells for about $116 versus $1.78 for a raw near-mint copy — a 65× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Daren Puppa #200?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $150, ahead of PSA 10 at $116. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Daren Puppa #200 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 Daren Puppa #200 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Daren Puppa #200 breaks even when it gems about 16% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $40.00).
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