Is Cam Ward #274 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 36× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Cam Ward #274 sells for $42.28 against $1.17 raw: a $41.11 spread, 36× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($12.65) 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)
- $1.17
- PSA 10
- $42.28
- PSA 9
- $12.65
- Gem premium
- 36×
- 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 — PSA 10 | $42.28 | +$16.11 | −$8.89 | −$109 |
| PSA 9 | $12.65 | −$13.52 | −$38.52 | −$139 |
| PSA 8 | $6.55 | −$19.62 | −$44.62 | −$145 |
Net = sale price − $1.17 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% | $20.06 | −$31.11 |
| 50% | $27.46 | −$23.70 |
| 75% | $34.87 | −$16.30 |
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 | $55.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $42.28 | −$12.72 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $25.00 | −$30.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $25.00 | −$30.00 | 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 Cam Ward #274 — FAQ
Is Cam Ward #274 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Cam Ward #274 sells for $42.28 against $1.17 raw: a $41.11 spread, 36× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($12.65) 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 Cam Ward #274 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Cam Ward #274 (Hockey Cards 2005 Upper Deck Victory) sells for about $42.28 versus $1.17 for a raw near-mint copy — a 36× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Cam Ward #274?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $55.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $42.28. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Cam Ward #274 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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