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NHL2021RC
71#
ROOKIE CARD

JUSTIN BARRON

2021-22 UPPER DECK YOUNG GUNS

UPPER DECK·#497

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2021-22 Upper Deck Young Guns Justin Barron #497

Young Guns RC of the Canadiens defenseman who was originally drafted by the Avalanche with the 25th pick in 2020. Barron was traded to Montreal in the Artturi Lehkonen deal — a trade that helped Colorado win the 2022 Stanley Cup. For Montreal, Barron represents the long-term future on the blue line. His skating and puck-moving ability from Halifax, Nova Scotia, project as a top-4 NHL defenseman.

Player

Justin Barron

Year

2021

Set

2021-22 Upper Deck Young Guns

Card #

497

Sport

Hockey

Type

Rookie Card

Market Value (Based on Sold Data)

Based on public auction records

Source: eBay sold comps, Heritage Auctions, Goldin, PWCC — April 2026

Recent Sales (Mid Grade)PSA 7–8 · Based on eBay sold listings
Recent Sales (Gem Mint)PSA 9–10 · Based on eBay sold listings
$20-$50 (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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