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Is Wayne Gretzky [Power Shift] #56 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Wayne Gretzky [Power Shift] #56 brings $67.00 versus $24.06 raw — a $42.94 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($27.82) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $24.06
- PSA 10
- $67.00
- PSA 9
- $27.82
- Gem premium
- 2.8×
- 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 | $67.00 | +$17.94 | −$7.06 | −$107 |
| PSA 9 | $27.82 | −$21.24 | −$46.24 | −$146 |
| PSA 8 | $13.50 | −$35.56 | −$60.56 | −$161 |
Net = sale price − $24.06 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% | $37.62 | −$36.44 |
| 50% | $47.41 | −$26.65 |
| 75% | $57.20 | −$16.86 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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 | $87.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $67.00 | −$20.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $40.00 | −$47.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $40.00 | −$47.00 | 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 | $67.00 | $40.00 | $87.00 | $40.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $31.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $27.82 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $13.50 |
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Grading Wayne Gretzky [Power Shift] #56 — FAQ
Is Wayne Gretzky [Power Shift] #56 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Wayne Gretzky [Power Shift] #56 brings $67.00 versus $24.06 raw — a $42.94 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($27.82) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Wayne Gretzky [Power Shift] #56 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Wayne Gretzky [Power Shift] #56 (Hockey Cards 1998 SP Authentic) sells for about $67.00 versus $24.06 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.8× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Wayne Gretzky [Power Shift] #56?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $87.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $67.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Wayne Gretzky [Power Shift] #56 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.
Is your hockey card centered well enough to grade?
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