Is Mark Stone #CS-MS worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 3.1× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Mark Stone #CS-MS sells for $117 against $38.09 raw: a $78.61 spread, 3.1× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($42.31) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $38.09
- PSA 10
- $117
- PSA 9
- $42.31
- Gem premium
- 3.1×
- 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 | $117 | +$53.61 | +$28.61 | −$71.39 |
| PSA 9 | $42.31 | −$20.78 | −$45.78 | −$146 |
| PSA 8 | $24.11 | −$38.98 | −$63.98 | −$164 |
Net = sale price − $38.09 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% | $60.91 | −$27.18 |
| 50% | $79.50 | −$8.59 |
| 75% | $98.10 | +$10.01 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 62%. 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 | $152 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $117 | −$35.30 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $70.00 | −$82.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $70.00 | −$82.00 | 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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Full set checklist →Grading Mark Stone #CS-MS — FAQ
Is Mark Stone #CS-MS worth grading?
A PSA 10 Mark Stone #CS-MS sells for $117 against $38.09 raw: a $78.61 spread, 3.1× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($42.31) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Mark Stone #CS-MS worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Mark Stone #CS-MS (Hockey Cards 2024 Upper Deck Clear Cut Canvas Signature) sells for about $117 versus $38.09 for a raw near-mint copy — a 3.1× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Mark Stone #CS-MS?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $152, ahead of PSA 10 at $117. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Mark Stone #CS-MS 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 Mark Stone #CS-MS break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Mark Stone #CS-MS breaks even when it gems about 62% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $42.31).
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