Is Jordan Binnington #221 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Jordan Binnington #221 brings $53.92 versus $24.60 raw — a $29.32 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($16.00) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $24.60
- PSA 10
- $53.92
- PSA 9
- $16.00
- Gem premium
- 2.2×
- 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 | $53.92 | +$4.32 | −$20.68 | −$121 |
| PSA 9 | $16.00 | −$33.60 | −$58.60 | −$159 |
| PSA 8 | $14.61 | −$34.99 | −$59.99 | −$160 |
Net = sale price − $24.60 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% | $25.48 | −$49.12 |
| 50% | $34.96 | −$39.64 |
| 75% | $44.44 | −$30.16 |
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 | $70.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $53.92 | −$16.08 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $32.00 | −$38.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $32.00 | −$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.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA | CGC | BGS | SGC | Graded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $53.92 | $32.00 | $70.00 | $32.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $53.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $16.00 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $14.61 |
Run your own numbers
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Grading Jordan Binnington #221 — FAQ
Is Jordan Binnington #221 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Jordan Binnington #221 brings $53.92 versus $24.60 raw — a $29.32 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($16.00) 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 $53.92 versus $24.60 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.2× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Jordan Binnington #221?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $70.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $53.92. 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.
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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