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Is the 1959 Parkhurst Jacques Plante #41 worth grading?
Live market numbers as of 2026-10-21 — raw vs. graded value, PSA 10 gem rate, and the breakeven math.
Raw value
$41.51
PSA 9 value
$1,100.00
PSA 10 value
$4,560.00
PSA 10 gem rate
1%
Based on the numbers below, this card is potentially worth grading — a PSA 10 nets an estimated $3,746, but the 1% gem rate means the 10 is far from guaranteed. Weigh the PSA 9 outcome below.
The breakeven math
| Line item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Raw purchase | $41.51 |
| Sales tax (8%) | $3.32 |
| Grading fee (priority tier) | $80.00 |
| Shipping | $5.00 |
| Total cost basis | $129.83 |
| Net at PSA 10 (85% payout) | +$3,746.17 (+2885%) |
| Net at PSA 9 (the downside case) | +$805.17 |
Assumptions: $80 grading, $5 shipping, 8% tax on the raw purchase, and keeping 85% of the sale after marketplace fees. Your numbers will differ — run them below.
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