Is Brian Leetch #321 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Brian Leetch #321 brings $39.07 versus $1.25 raw — a $37.82 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($14.46) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $1.25
- PSA 10
- $39.07
- PSA 9
- $14.46
- Gem premium
- 31×
- 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 | $39.07 | +$12.82 | −$12.18 | −$112 |
| PSA 9 | $14.46 | −$11.79 | −$36.79 | −$137 |
| PSA 8 | $8.62 | −$17.63 | −$42.63 | −$143 |
Net = sale price − $1.25 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% | $20.61 | −$30.64 |
| 50% | $26.77 | −$24.48 |
| 75% | $32.92 | −$18.33 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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 | $51.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $39.07 | −$11.93 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $23.00 | −$28.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $23.00 | −$28.00 | 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 | $39.07 | $23.00 | $51.00 | $23.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $37.22 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $14.46 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $8.62 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $4.38 |
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Grading Brian Leetch #321 — FAQ
Is Brian Leetch #321 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Brian Leetch #321 brings $39.07 versus $1.25 raw — a $37.82 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($14.46) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Brian Leetch #321 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Brian Leetch #321 (Hockey Cards 1989 O-Pee-Chee) sells for about $39.07 versus $1.25 for a raw near-mint copy — a 31× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Brian Leetch #321?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $51.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $39.07. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Brian Leetch #321 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.
Is your hockey card centered well enough to grade?
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