Is Mario Marois #260 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 51× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Mario Marois #260 sells for $45.11 against $0.89 raw: a $44.22 spread, 51× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.89
- PSA 10
- $45.11
- Gem premium
- 51×
- As of
- Sep 3, 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 | $45.11 | +$19.22 | −$5.78 | −$106 |
Net = sale price − $0.89 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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 | $59.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $45.11 | −$13.89 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $27.00 | −$32.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $27.00 | −$32.00 | 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 Mario Marois #260 — FAQ
Is Mario Marois #260 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Mario Marois #260 sells for $45.11 against $0.89 raw: a $44.22 spread, 51× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Mario Marois #260 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Mario Marois #260 (Hockey Cards 1989 O-Pee-Chee) sells for about $45.11 versus $0.89 for a raw near-mint copy — a 51× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Mario Marois #260?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $59.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $45.11. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Mario Marois #260 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.
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