Is Marty Turco #102 worth grading?
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Grading rarely pays for this card
PSA 10 copies of Marty Turco #102 sell for $32.88, only $22.65 above the $10.23 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. A PSA 9 ($4.58) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $10.23
- PSA 10
- $32.88
- PSA 9
- $4.58
- Gem premium
- 3.2×
- As of
- Sep 3, 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 | $32.88 | −$2.35 | −$27.35 | −$127 |
| PSA 9 | $4.58 | −$30.65 | −$55.65 | −$156 |
Net = sale price − $10.23 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% | $11.66 | −$48.58 |
| 50% | $18.73 | −$41.50 |
| 75% | $25.81 | −$34.42 |
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 | $43.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $32.88 | −$10.12 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $20.00 | −$23.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $20.00 | −$23.00 | 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.
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Grading Marty Turco #102 — FAQ
Is Marty Turco #102 worth grading?
PSA 10 copies of Marty Turco #102 sell for $32.88, only $22.65 above the $10.23 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. A PSA 9 ($4.58) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
How much is a PSA 10 Marty Turco #102 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Marty Turco #102 (Hockey Cards 2000 SP Authentic) sells for about $32.88 versus $10.23 for a raw near-mint copy — a 3.2× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Marty Turco #102?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $43.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $32.88. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Marty Turco #102 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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