Is Martin St. Louis [Autograph] #87 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Martin St. Louis [Autograph] #87 brings $58.59 versus $21.14 raw — a $37.45 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($32.12) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $21.14
- PSA 10
- $58.59
- PSA 9
- $32.12
- Gem premium
- 2.8×
- 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 | $58.59 | +$12.45 | −$12.55 | −$113 |
| PSA 9 | $32.12 | −$14.02 | −$39.02 | −$139 |
| PSA 8 | $21.24 | −$24.90 | −$49.90 | −$150 |
Net = sale price − $21.14 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% | $38.74 | −$32.40 |
| 50% | $45.36 | −$25.78 |
| 75% | $51.97 | −$19.17 |
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 | $76.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $58.59 | −$17.41 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $35.00 | −$41.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $35.00 | −$41.00 | 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 Martin St. Louis [Autograph] #87 — FAQ
Is Martin St. Louis [Autograph] #87 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Martin St. Louis [Autograph] #87 brings $58.59 versus $21.14 raw — a $37.45 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($32.12) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Martin St. Louis [Autograph] #87 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Martin St. Louis [Autograph] #87 (Hockey Cards 2020 Upper Deck Stature) sells for about $58.59 versus $21.14 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.8× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Martin St. Louis [Autograph] #87?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $76.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $58.59. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Martin St. Louis [Autograph] #87 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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