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NHL1996RC
60#
ROOKIE CARD

JOSE THEODORE

1996-97 UPPER DECK

UPPER DECK·#381

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Jose Theodore 1996 Upper Deck #381 Rookie Card

The rock star goalie. Won both the Hart Trophy (MVP) AND Vezina Trophy in 2002 — the first goalie to win the Hart since Hasek. Montreal's last truly elite goalie before Carey Price. Known for his flowing hair and flashy style. Made goaltending cool in Quebec.

Player

Jose Theodore

Year

1996

Set

1996-97 Upper Deck

Card #

381

Sport

Hockey

Type

Rookie Card

Market Value (Based on Sold Data)

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Recent Sales (Mid Grade)PSA 7–8 · Based on eBay sold listings
$3-$10 (PSA 7)Verify on eBay ↗
Recent Sales (Gem Mint)PSA 9–10 · Based on eBay sold listings
$40+ (PSA 10)Verify on eBay ↗

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PSA vs BGS vs SGC

PSA

Professional Sports Authenticators

  • +Most liquid — highest resale demand
  • +Largest population database
  • +Vintage specialists
  • +Most recognized globally
  • −Slowest turnaround at economy tier
  • −No subgrades on base service

Best for: Vintage, high-value singles, resale liquidity

BGS

Beckett Grading Services

  • +Subgrades reveal exact condition
  • +BGS 9.5 Black Label = highest premium
  • +Preferred for modern parallels
  • +Slab design seen as premium
  • −Less liquid than PSA for vintage
  • −Stricter centering = harder to get 10

Best for: Modern parallels, autographs, centering-first cards

SGC

Sportscard Guaranty Corporation

  • +Faster turnaround than PSA/BGS
  • +Lower cost at economy tier
  • +Growing collector base
  • +Good for tobacco/pre-war
  • −Lower premium than PSA on most cards
  • −Smaller population database

Best for: Pre-war, tobacco cards, budget-conscious grading

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