Is Wayne Gretzky #219 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Wayne Gretzky #219 sells for $164 against $20.80 raw: a $144 spread, 7.9× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($57.34) 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)
- $20.80
- PSA 10
- $164
- PSA 9
- $57.34
- Gem premium
- 7.9×
- 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 | $164 | +$119 | +$93.55 | −$6.45 |
| PSA 9 | $57.34 | +$11.54 | −$13.46 | −$113 |
| PSA 8 | $24.74 | −$21.06 | −$46.06 | −$146 |
Net = sale price − $20.80 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% | $84.09 | +$13.29 |
| 50% | $111 | +$40.05 |
| 75% | $138 | +$66.80 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 13%. 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 | $214 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $164 | −$49.65 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $99.00 | −$115 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $99.00 | −$115 | 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 | $164 | $99.00 | $214 | $99.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $63.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $57.34 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $24.74 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $19.68 |
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Grading Wayne Gretzky #219 — FAQ
Is Wayne Gretzky #219 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Wayne Gretzky #219 sells for $164 against $20.80 raw: a $144 spread, 7.9× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($57.34) 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 #219 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Wayne Gretzky #219 (Hockey Cards 1998 O-Pee-Chee Chrome) sells for about $164 versus $20.80 for a raw near-mint copy — a 7.9× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Wayne Gretzky #219?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $214, ahead of PSA 10 at $164. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Wayne Gretzky #219 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 Wayne Gretzky #219 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Wayne Gretzky #219 breaks even when it gems about 13% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $57.34).
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