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Is Jaromir Jagr [Mirror Gold] #38 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Jaromir Jagr [Mirror Gold] #38 sells for $1,147 against $32.21 raw: a $1,114 spread, 36× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($82.00) 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)
- $32.21
- PSA 10
- $1,147
- PSA 9
- $82.00
- Gem premium
- 36×
- 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 | $1,147 | +$1,089 | +$1,064 | +$964 |
| PSA 9 | $82.00 | +$24.79 | −$0.21 | −$100 |
| PSA 8 | $74.99 | +$17.78 | −$7.22 | −$107 |
Net = sale price − $32.21 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% | $348 | +$266 |
| 50% | $614 | +$532 |
| 75% | $880 | +$798 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 0%. 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 | $1,490 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $1,147 | −$344 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $688 | −$802 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $688 | −$802 | 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 Jaromir Jagr [Mirror Gold] #38 — FAQ
Is Jaromir Jagr [Mirror Gold] #38 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Jaromir Jagr [Mirror Gold] #38 sells for $1,147 against $32.21 raw: a $1,114 spread, 36× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($82.00) 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 Jaromir Jagr [Mirror Gold] #38 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Jaromir Jagr [Mirror Gold] #38 (Hockey Cards 1995 Select Certified) sells for about $1,147 versus $32.21 for a raw near-mint copy — a 36× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Jaromir Jagr [Mirror Gold] #38?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $1,490, ahead of PSA 10 at $1,147. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Jaromir Jagr [Mirror Gold] #38 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 [Mirror Gold] #38 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Jaromir Jagr [Mirror Gold] #38 breaks even when it gems about 0% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $82.00).
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