Is Mark Messier #274 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Mark Messier #274 sells for $97.83 against $1.78 raw: a $96.05 spread, 55× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($49.00) 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)
- $1.78
- PSA 10
- $97.83
- PSA 9
- $49.00
- Gem premium
- 55×
- 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 | $97.83 | +$71.05 | +$46.05 | −$53.95 |
| PSA 9 | $49.00 | +$22.22 | −$2.78 | −$103 |
| PSA 8 | $10.07 | −$16.71 | −$41.71 | −$142 |
Net = sale price − $1.78 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% | $61.21 | +$9.43 |
| 50% | $73.41 | +$21.63 |
| 75% | $85.62 | +$33.84 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 6%. 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 | $127 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $97.83 | −$29.17 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $59.00 | −$68.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $59.00 | −$68.00 | 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 | $97.83 | $59.00 | $127 | $59.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $54.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $49.00 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $10.07 |
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Grading Mark Messier #274 — FAQ
Is Mark Messier #274 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Mark Messier #274 sells for $97.83 against $1.78 raw: a $96.05 spread, 55× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($49.00) 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 Mark Messier #274 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Mark Messier #274 (Hockey Cards 1992 Topps) sells for about $97.83 versus $1.78 for a raw near-mint copy — a 55× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Mark Messier #274?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $127, ahead of PSA 10 at $97.83. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Mark Messier #274 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 Mark Messier #274 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Mark Messier #274 breaks even when it gems about 6% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $49.00).
Is your hockey card centered well enough to grade?
Centering makes or breaks a PSA 10. Scan any card with Midpoint to measure its exact centering, get a grade estimate, and see what your copy is actually worth.
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