Is Wayne Gretzky #57 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Wayne Gretzky #57 brings $29.81 versus $2.34 raw — a $27.47 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($13.11) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $2.34
- PSA 10
- $29.81
- PSA 9
- $13.11
- Gem premium
- 13×
- 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 | $29.81 | +$2.47 | −$22.53 | −$123 |
| PSA 9 | $13.11 | −$14.23 | −$39.23 | −$139 |
| PSA 8 | $7.21 | −$20.13 | −$45.13 | −$145 |
Net = sale price − $2.34 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% | $17.29 | −$35.05 |
| 50% | $21.46 | −$30.88 |
| 75% | $25.63 | −$26.71 |
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 | $39.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $29.81 | −$9.19 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $18.00 | −$21.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $13.01 | −$25.99 | 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 | $29.81 | $13.01 | $39.00 | $18.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $24.05 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $13.11 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $7.21 |
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Grading Wayne Gretzky #57 — FAQ
Is Wayne Gretzky #57 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Wayne Gretzky #57 brings $29.81 versus $2.34 raw — a $27.47 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($13.11) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Wayne Gretzky #57 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Wayne Gretzky #57 (Hockey Cards 2011 SP Authentic) sells for about $29.81 versus $2.34 for a raw near-mint copy — a 13× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Wayne Gretzky #57?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $39.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $29.81. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Wayne Gretzky #57 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?
Centering makes or breaks a PSA 10. Scan any card with Midpoint to measure its exact centering, get a grade estimate, and see what your copy is actually worth.
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