Is Ray Bourque #R8 worth grading?
Hockey · Hockey Cards 2015 O-Pee-Chee Platinum Retro · full price guide →
Grading rarely pays for this card
Grade 8 copies of Ray Bourque #R8 sell for $9.59, only $7.47 above the $2.12 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $2.12
- Grade 8
- $9.59
- Gem premium
- 4.5×
- 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 | $9.59 | −$17.53 | −$42.53 | −$143 |
| PSA 8 | $9.59 | −$17.53 | −$42.53 | −$143 |
Net = sale price − $2.12 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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Grading Ray Bourque #R8 — FAQ
Is Ray Bourque #R8 worth grading?
Grade 8 copies of Ray Bourque #R8 sell for $9.59, only $7.47 above the $2.12 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
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