Is Claude Giroux #235 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Claude Giroux #235 sells for $170 against $20.72 raw: a $150 spread, 8.2× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($52.43) 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)
- $20.72
- PSA 10
- $170
- PSA 9
- $52.43
- Gem premium
- 8.2×
- 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 | $170 | +$125 | +$99.65 | −$0.35 |
| PSA 9 | $52.43 | +$6.71 | −$18.29 | −$118 |
| PSA 8 | $28.10 | −$17.62 | −$42.62 | −$143 |
Net = sale price − $20.72 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% | $81.91 | +$11.19 |
| 50% | $111 | +$40.68 |
| 75% | $141 | +$70.16 |
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 | $181 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $170 | −$10.74 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $102 | −$79.11 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $102 | −$79.11 | 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 | $170 | $102 | $181 | $102 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $58.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $52.43 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $28.10 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $10.45 |
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Grading Claude Giroux #235 — FAQ
Is Claude Giroux #235 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Claude Giroux #235 sells for $170 against $20.72 raw: a $150 spread, 8.2× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($52.43) 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 Claude Giroux #235 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Claude Giroux #235 (Hockey Cards 2008 Upper Deck) sells for about $170 versus $20.72 for a raw near-mint copy — a 8.2× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Claude Giroux #235?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $181, ahead of PSA 10 at $170. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Claude Giroux #235 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 Claude Giroux #235 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Claude Giroux #235 breaks even when it gems about 16% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $52.43).
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