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Is Wayne Gretzky [Mirror Gold] #23 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Wayne Gretzky [Mirror Gold] #23 sells for $4,039 against $131 raw: a $3,908 spread, 31× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($186) 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)
- $131
- PSA 10
- $4,039
- PSA 9
- $186
- Gem premium
- 31×
- 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 | $4,039 | +$3,883 | +$3,858 | +$3,758 |
| PSA 9 | $186 | +$30.47 | +$5.47 | −$94.53 |
| PSA 8 | $100 | −$56.00 | −$81.00 | −$181 |
Net = sale price − $131 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% | $1,150 | +$969 |
| 50% | $2,113 | +$1,932 |
| 75% | $3,076 | +$2,895 |
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 | $5,251 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $4,039 | −$1,212 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $2,423 | −$2,828 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $2,423 | −$2,828 | 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 Wayne Gretzky [Mirror Gold] #23 — FAQ
Is Wayne Gretzky [Mirror Gold] #23 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Wayne Gretzky [Mirror Gold] #23 sells for $4,039 against $131 raw: a $3,908 spread, 31× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($186) 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 [Mirror Gold] #23 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Wayne Gretzky [Mirror Gold] #23 (Hockey Cards 1995 Select Certified) sells for about $4,039 versus $131 for a raw near-mint copy — a 31× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Wayne Gretzky [Mirror Gold] #23?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $5,251, ahead of PSA 10 at $4,039. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Wayne Gretzky [Mirror Gold] #23 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.
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