Is Patrice Bergeron #109 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Patrice Bergeron #109 sells for $138 against $87.82 raw: a $50.18 spread, 1.6× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($126) 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)
- $87.82
- Grade 9.5
- $138
- PSA 9
- $126
- Gem premium
- 1.6×
- As of
- Sep 4, 2026
Break-even by outcome and fee
| If it comes back… | Sells for | Economy / bulk (~$25.00) | Standard (~$50.00) | Express (~$150) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gem — Grade 9.5 | $138 | +$25.18 | +$0.18 | −$99.82 |
| PSA 9 | $126 | +$12.99 | −$12.01 | −$112 |
Net = sale price − $87.82 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% | $129 | −$8.96 |
| 50% | $132 | −$5.91 |
| 75% | $135 | −$2.87 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 99%. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses — measure it before you decide.
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Grading Patrice Bergeron #109 — FAQ
Is Patrice Bergeron #109 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Patrice Bergeron #109 sells for $138 against $87.82 raw: a $50.18 spread, 1.6× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($126) 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.
What gem rate makes grading Patrice Bergeron #109 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Patrice Bergeron #109 breaks even when it gems about 99% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $126).
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