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Is Sam Dickinson [Auto Patch] #23 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Sam Dickinson [Auto Patch] #23 sells for $157 against $32.16 raw: a $125 spread, 4.9× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($57.59) 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)
- $32.16
- PSA 10
- $157
- PSA 9
- $57.59
- Gem premium
- 4.9×
- 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 | $157 | +$100 | +$75.17 | −$24.83 |
| PSA 9 | $57.59 | +$0.43 | −$24.57 | −$125 |
| PSA 8 | $33.19 | −$23.97 | −$48.97 | −$149 |
Net = sale price − $32.16 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% | $82.53 | +$0.37 |
| 50% | $107 | +$25.30 |
| 75% | $132 | +$50.24 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 25%. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses — measure it before you decide.
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 | $205 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $157 | −$47.67 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $94.00 | −$111 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $94.00 | −$111 | 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 Sam Dickinson [Auto Patch] #23 — FAQ
Is Sam Dickinson [Auto Patch] #23 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Sam Dickinson [Auto Patch] #23 sells for $157 against $32.16 raw: a $125 spread, 4.9× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($57.59) 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 Sam Dickinson [Auto Patch] #23 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Sam Dickinson [Auto Patch] #23 (Hockey Cards 2025 Upper Deck Team Canada Juniors) sells for about $157 versus $32.16 for a raw near-mint copy — a 4.9× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Sam Dickinson [Auto Patch] #23?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $205, ahead of PSA 10 at $157. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Sam Dickinson [Auto Patch] #23 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.
What gem rate makes grading Sam Dickinson [Auto Patch] #23 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Sam Dickinson [Auto Patch] #23 breaks even when it gems about 25% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $57.59).
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