Is Bobby Orr, Phil Esposito [Autograph] #185 worth grading?
Hockey · Hockey Cards 2012 SP Authentic · full price guide →
Strong grading candidate — 58× premium in Grade 8
A Grade 8 Bobby Orr, Phil Esposito [Autograph] #185 sells for $230 against $3.94 raw: a $226 spread, 58× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $3.94
- Grade 8
- $230
- Gem premium
- 58×
- 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 8 | $230 | +$201 | +$176 | +$76.00 |
| PSA 8 | $230 | +$201 | +$176 | +$76.00 |
Net = sale price − $3.94 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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Grading Bobby Orr, Phil Esposito [Autograph] #185 — FAQ
Is Bobby Orr, Phil Esposito [Autograph] #185 worth grading?
A Grade 8 Bobby Orr, Phil Esposito [Autograph] #185 sells for $230 against $3.94 raw: a $226 spread, 58× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
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