Is Brendan Gallagher #477 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Brendan Gallagher #477 sells for $139 against $58.85 raw: a $79.90 spread, 2.4× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($89.49) 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)
- $58.85
- PSA 10
- $139
- PSA 9
- $89.49
- Gem premium
- 2.4×
- 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 | $139 | +$54.90 | +$29.90 | −$70.10 |
| PSA 9 | $89.49 | +$5.64 | −$19.36 | −$119 |
| PSA 8 | $58.82 | −$25.03 | −$50.03 | −$150 |
Net = sale price − $58.85 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% | $102 | −$7.05 |
| 50% | $114 | +$5.27 |
| 75% | $126 | +$17.59 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 39%. 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 | $257 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $139 | −$118 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $83.00 | −$174 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $83.00 | −$174 | 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 | $139 | $83.00 | $257 | $83.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $98.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $89.49 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $58.82 |
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Grading Brendan Gallagher #477 — FAQ
Is Brendan Gallagher #477 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Brendan Gallagher #477 sells for $139 against $58.85 raw: a $79.90 spread, 2.4× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($89.49) 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 Brendan Gallagher #477 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Brendan Gallagher #477 (Hockey Cards 2013 Upper Deck) sells for about $139 versus $58.85 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.4× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Brendan Gallagher #477?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $257, ahead of PSA 10 at $139. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Brendan Gallagher #477 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 Brendan Gallagher #477 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Brendan Gallagher #477 breaks even when it gems about 39% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $89.49).
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