Is Mike Modano #142 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 49× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Mike Modano #142 sells for $56.84 against $1.17 raw: a $55.67 spread, 49× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($17.20) 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)
- $1.17
- PSA 10
- $56.84
- PSA 9
- $17.20
- Gem premium
- 49×
- 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 | $56.84 | +$30.67 | +$5.67 | −$94.33 |
| PSA 9 | $17.20 | −$8.97 | −$33.97 | −$134 |
| PSA 8 | $6.62 | −$19.55 | −$44.55 | −$145 |
Net = sale price − $1.17 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% | $27.11 | −$24.06 |
| 50% | $37.02 | −$14.15 |
| 75% | $46.93 | −$4.24 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 86%. 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 | $74.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $56.84 | −$17.16 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $34.00 | −$40.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $34.00 | −$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 | $56.84 | $34.00 | $74.00 | $34.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $56.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $17.20 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $6.62 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $6.03 |
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Grading Mike Modano #142 — FAQ
Is Mike Modano #142 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Mike Modano #142 sells for $56.84 against $1.17 raw: a $55.67 spread, 49× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($17.20) 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 Mike Modano #142 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Mike Modano #142 (Hockey Cards 1990 Pro Set) sells for about $56.84 versus $1.17 for a raw near-mint copy — a 49× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Mike Modano #142?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $74.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $56.84. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Mike Modano #142 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 Mike Modano #142 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Mike Modano #142 breaks even when it gems about 86% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $17.20).
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