Is Joey Kocur #411 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Joey Kocur #411 sells for $64.80 against $2.29 raw: a $62.51 spread, 28× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($34.99) 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)
- $2.29
- PSA 10
- $64.80
- PSA 9
- $34.99
- Gem premium
- 28×
- 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 | $64.80 | +$37.51 | +$12.51 | −$87.49 |
| PSA 9 | $34.99 | +$7.70 | −$17.30 | −$117 |
| PSA 8 | $1.65 | −$25.64 | −$50.64 | −$151 |
Net = sale price − $2.29 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% | $42.44 | −$9.85 |
| 50% | $49.89 | −$2.40 |
| 75% | $57.35 | +$5.06 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 58%. 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 | $84.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $64.80 | −$19.20 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $39.00 | −$45.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $39.00 | −$45.00 | 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 Joey Kocur #411 — FAQ
Is Joey Kocur #411 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Joey Kocur #411 sells for $64.80 against $2.29 raw: a $62.51 spread, 28× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($34.99) 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 Joey Kocur #411 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Joey Kocur #411 (Hockey Cards 1990 Upper Deck) sells for about $64.80 versus $2.29 for a raw near-mint copy — a 28× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Joey Kocur #411?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $84.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $64.80. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Joey Kocur #411 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 Joey Kocur #411 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Joey Kocur #411 breaks even when it gems about 58% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $34.99).
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