Is Wayne Gretzky #87 worth grading?
Hockey · Hockey Cards 1989 Panini Stickers · full price guide →
Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Wayne Gretzky #87 sells for $83.69 against $1.36 raw: a $82.33 spread, 62× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($51.99) 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)
- $1.36
- PSA 10
- $83.69
- PSA 9
- $51.99
- Gem premium
- 62×
- 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 | $83.69 | +$57.33 | +$32.33 | −$67.67 |
| PSA 9 | $51.99 | +$25.63 | +$0.63 | −$99.37 |
Net = sale price − $1.36 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% | $59.91 | +$8.55 |
| 50% | $67.84 | +$16.48 |
| 75% | $75.77 | +$24.41 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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 | $109 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $83.69 | −$25.31 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $50.00 | −$59.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $50.00 | −$59.00 | 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 →Swipe the table for the other grading companies →
Run your own numbers
Should I pay this?
Enter the seller’s asking price to see your net outcome per grade.
Other 1989 Panini Stickers cards worth checking
Full set checklist →Grading Wayne Gretzky #87 — FAQ
Is Wayne Gretzky #87 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Wayne Gretzky #87 sells for $83.69 against $1.36 raw: a $82.33 spread, 62× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($51.99) 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 Wayne Gretzky #87 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Wayne Gretzky #87 (Hockey Cards 1989 Panini Stickers) sells for about $83.69 versus $1.36 for a raw near-mint copy — a 62× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Wayne Gretzky #87?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $109, ahead of PSA 10 at $83.69. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Wayne Gretzky #87 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.
Best on iPhone & Android
Check your hockey card in the Midpoint app
Scan with your camera to measure centering to the millimeter, get an AI grade with corner and edge close-ups, see what your copy is worth, and track it in your portfolio. Free to start.
