Is Marian Gaborik #229 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Marian Gaborik #229 sells for $221 against $53.13 raw: a $168 spread, 4.2× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($80.46) 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)
- $53.13
- PSA 10
- $221
- PSA 9
- $80.46
- Gem premium
- 4.2×
- 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 | $221 | +$143 | +$118 | +$17.92 |
| PSA 9 | $80.46 | +$2.33 | −$22.67 | −$123 |
| PSA 8 | $35.45 | −$42.68 | −$67.68 | −$168 |
Net = sale price − $53.13 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% | $116 | +$12.48 |
| 50% | $151 | +$47.63 |
| 75% | $186 | +$82.77 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 16%. 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 | $287 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $221 | −$65.95 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $133 | −$154 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $133 | −$154 | 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 | $221 | $133 | $287 | $133 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $217 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $80.46 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $35.45 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $26.76 |
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Grading Marian Gaborik #229 — FAQ
Is Marian Gaborik #229 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Marian Gaborik #229 sells for $221 against $53.13 raw: a $168 spread, 4.2× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($80.46) 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 Marian Gaborik #229 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Marian Gaborik #229 (Hockey Cards 2000 Upper Deck) sells for about $221 versus $53.13 for a raw near-mint copy — a 4.2× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Marian Gaborik #229?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $287, ahead of PSA 10 at $221. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Marian Gaborik #229 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 Marian Gaborik #229 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Marian Gaborik #229 breaks even when it gems about 16% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $80.46).
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