Is Martin Brodeur #W-MB worth grading?
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Grading rarely pays for this card
PSA 10 copies of Martin Brodeur #W-MB sell for $61.50, only $24.56 above the $36.94 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. A PSA 9 ($58.21) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $36.94
- PSA 10
- $61.50
- PSA 9
- $58.21
- Gem premium
- 1.7×
- 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 | $61.50 | −$0.44 | −$25.44 | −$125 |
| PSA 9 | $58.21 | −$3.73 | −$28.73 | −$129 |
| PSA 8 | $35.59 | −$26.35 | −$51.35 | −$151 |
Net = sale price − $36.94 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% | $59.03 | −$27.91 |
| 50% | $59.86 | −$27.08 |
| 75% | $60.68 | −$26.26 |
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 | $80.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $61.50 | −$18.50 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $37.00 | −$43.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $37.00 | −$43.00 | 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 Brodeur #W-MB — FAQ
Is Martin Brodeur #W-MB worth grading?
PSA 10 copies of Martin Brodeur #W-MB sell for $61.50, only $24.56 above the $36.94 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. A PSA 9 ($58.21) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
How much is a PSA 10 Martin Brodeur #W-MB worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Martin Brodeur #W-MB (Hockey Cards 2023 O-Pee-Chee Wood) sells for about $61.50 versus $36.94 for a raw near-mint copy — a 1.7× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Martin Brodeur #W-MB?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $80.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $61.50. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Martin Brodeur #W-MB 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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