Is Wayne Gretzky #W-WG worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Wayne Gretzky #W-WG brings $284 versus $110 raw — a $174 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($134) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $110
- PSA 10
- $284
- PSA 9
- $134
- Gem premium
- 2.6×
- 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 | $284 | +$149 | +$124 | +$24.33 |
| PSA 9 | $134 | −$0.42 | −$25.42 | −$125 |
Net = sale price − $110 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% | $172 | +$12.02 |
| 50% | $209 | +$49.45 |
| 75% | $247 | +$86.89 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 17%. 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 | $369 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $284 | −$85.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $170 | −$199 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $170 | −$199 | 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 Wayne Gretzky #W-WG — FAQ
Is Wayne Gretzky #W-WG worth grading?
A PSA 10 Wayne Gretzky #W-WG brings $284 versus $110 raw — a $174 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($134) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Wayne Gretzky #W-WG worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Wayne Gretzky #W-WG (Hockey Cards 2022 O Pee Chee Woodies) sells for about $284 versus $110 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.6× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Wayne Gretzky #W-WG?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $369, ahead of PSA 10 at $284. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Wayne Gretzky #W-WG 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 Wayne Gretzky #W-WG break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Wayne Gretzky #W-WG breaks even when it gems about 17% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $134).
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