Is Jaromir Jagr #356 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 37× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Jaromir Jagr #356 sells for $82.97 against $2.26 raw: a $80.71 spread, 37× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($15.00) 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)
- $2.26
- PSA 10
- $82.97
- PSA 9
- $15.00
- Gem premium
- 37×
- 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 | $82.97 | +$55.71 | +$30.71 | −$69.29 |
| PSA 9 | $15.00 | −$12.26 | −$37.26 | −$137 |
| PSA 8 | $8.20 | −$19.06 | −$44.06 | −$144 |
Net = sale price − $2.26 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% | $31.99 | −$20.27 |
| 50% | $48.98 | −$3.27 |
| 75% | $65.98 | +$13.72 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 55%. 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 | $108 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $82.97 | −$25.03 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $37.49 | −$70.51 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $28.19 | −$79.81 | 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 | $82.97 | $28.19 | $108 | $37.49 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $19.52 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $15.00 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $8.20 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $5.00 |
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Grading Jaromir Jagr #356 — FAQ
Is Jaromir Jagr #356 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Jaromir Jagr #356 sells for $82.97 against $2.26 raw: a $80.71 spread, 37× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($15.00) 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 Jaromir Jagr #356 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Jaromir Jagr #356 (Hockey Cards 1990 Upper Deck) sells for about $82.97 versus $2.26 for a raw near-mint copy — a 37× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Jaromir Jagr #356?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $108, ahead of PSA 10 at $82.97. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Jaromir Jagr #356 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 Jaromir Jagr #356 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Jaromir Jagr #356 breaks even when it gems about 55% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $15.00).
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