Is Jiri Kulich [Seismic Gold] #261 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Jiri Kulich [Seismic Gold] #261 sells for $209 against $55.79 raw: a $153 spread, 3.7× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($134) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $55.79
- PSA 10
- $209
- PSA 9
- $134
- Gem premium
- 3.7×
- As of
- Sep 3, 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 | $209 | +$128 | +$103 | +$2.95 |
| PSA 9 | $134 | +$53.21 | +$28.21 | −$71.79 |
| PSA 8 | $122 | +$41.14 | +$16.14 | −$83.86 |
Net = sale price − $55.79 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% | $153 | +$46.90 |
| 50% | $171 | +$65.58 |
| 75% | $190 | +$84.27 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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 | $271 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $209 | −$62.26 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $125 | −$146 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $125 | −$146 | 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 Jiri Kulich [Seismic Gold] #261 — FAQ
Is Jiri Kulich [Seismic Gold] #261 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Jiri Kulich [Seismic Gold] #261 sells for $209 against $55.79 raw: a $153 spread, 3.7× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($134) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Jiri Kulich [Seismic Gold] #261 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Jiri Kulich [Seismic Gold] #261 (Hockey Cards 2023 O-Pee-Chee Platinum) sells for about $209 versus $55.79 for a raw near-mint copy — a 3.7× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Jiri Kulich [Seismic Gold] #261?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $271, ahead of PSA 10 at $209. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Jiri Kulich [Seismic Gold] #261 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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