Is Vincent Lecavalier #109 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 32× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Vincent Lecavalier #109 sells for $319 against $9.99 raw: a $309 spread, 32× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($25.79) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $9.99
- PSA 10
- $319
- PSA 9
- $25.79
- Gem premium
- 32×
- 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 | $319 | +$284 | +$259 | +$159 |
| PSA 9 | $25.79 | −$9.20 | −$34.20 | −$134 |
| PSA 8 | $14.70 | −$20.29 | −$45.29 | −$145 |
Net = sale price − $9.99 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% | $99.03 | +$39.04 |
| 50% | $172 | +$112 |
| 75% | $246 | +$186 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 12%. 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 | $414 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $319 | −$95.24 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $191 | −$223 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $191 | −$223 | 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 | $319 | $191 | $414 | $191 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $28.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $25.79 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $14.70 |
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Grading Vincent Lecavalier #109 — FAQ
Is Vincent Lecavalier #109 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Vincent Lecavalier #109 sells for $319 against $9.99 raw: a $309 spread, 32× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($25.79) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Vincent Lecavalier #109 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Vincent Lecavalier #109 (Hockey Cards 1998 SP Authentic) sells for about $319 versus $9.99 for a raw near-mint copy — a 32× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Vincent Lecavalier #109?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $414, ahead of PSA 10 at $319. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Vincent Lecavalier #109 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 Vincent Lecavalier #109 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Vincent Lecavalier #109 breaks even when it gems about 12% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $25.79).
Is your hockey card centered well enough to grade?
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