Is Ryane Clowe [Autograph] #184 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Ryane Clowe [Autograph] #184 brings $49.99 versus $10.78 raw — a $39.21 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($26.31) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $10.78
- PSA 10
- $49.99
- PSA 9
- $26.31
- Gem premium
- 4.6×
- 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 | $49.99 | +$14.21 | −$10.79 | −$111 |
| PSA 9 | $26.31 | −$9.47 | −$34.47 | −$134 |
| PSA 8 | $14.59 | −$21.19 | −$46.19 | −$146 |
Net = sale price − $10.78 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% | $32.23 | −$28.55 |
| 50% | $38.15 | −$22.63 |
| 75% | $44.07 | −$16.71 |
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 | $65.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $49.99 | −$15.01 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $30.00 | −$35.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $30.00 | −$35.00 | 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 | $49.99 | $30.00 | $65.00 | $30.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $29.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $26.31 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $14.59 |
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Grading Ryane Clowe [Autograph] #184 — FAQ
Is Ryane Clowe [Autograph] #184 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Ryane Clowe [Autograph] #184 brings $49.99 versus $10.78 raw — a $39.21 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($26.31) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Ryane Clowe [Autograph] #184 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Ryane Clowe [Autograph] #184 (Hockey Cards 2005 SP Authentic) sells for about $49.99 versus $10.78 for a raw near-mint copy — a 4.6× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Ryane Clowe [Autograph] #184?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $65.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $49.99. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Ryane Clowe [Autograph] #184 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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