Is Jordan Binnington #221 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Jordan Binnington #221 brings $54.32 versus $18.88 raw — a $35.44 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($18.00) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $18.88
- PSA 10
- $54.32
- PSA 9
- $18.00
- Gem premium
- 2.9×
- 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 | $54.32 | +$10.44 | −$14.56 | −$115 |
| PSA 9 | $18.00 | −$25.88 | −$50.88 | −$151 |
| PSA 8 | $16.78 | −$27.10 | −$52.10 | −$152 |
Net = sale price − $18.88 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% | $27.08 | −$41.80 |
| 50% | $36.16 | −$32.72 |
| 75% | $45.24 | −$23.64 |
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 | $71.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $54.32 | −$16.68 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $33.00 | −$38.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $33.00 | −$38.00 | 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 Jordan Binnington #221 — FAQ
Is Jordan Binnington #221 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Jordan Binnington #221 brings $54.32 versus $18.88 raw — a $35.44 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($18.00) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 Jordan Binnington #221 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Jordan Binnington #221 (Hockey Cards 2014 SP Authentic) sells for about $54.32 versus $18.88 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.9× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Jordan Binnington #221?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $71.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $54.32. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Jordan Binnington #221 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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