Is Quinn Hutson #224 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Quinn Hutson #224 sells for $73.28 against $3.25 raw: a $70.03 spread, 23× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($32.59) 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)
- $3.25
- PSA 10
- $73.28
- PSA 9
- $32.59
- Gem premium
- 23×
- 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 | $73.28 | +$45.03 | +$20.03 | −$79.97 |
| PSA 9 | $32.59 | +$4.34 | −$20.66 | −$121 |
| PSA 8 | $14.17 | −$14.08 | −$39.08 | −$139 |
Net = sale price − $3.25 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% | $42.76 | −$10.49 |
| 50% | $52.94 | −$0.31 |
| 75% | $63.11 | +$9.86 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 51%. 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 | $95.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $73.28 | −$21.72 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $44.00 | −$51.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $44.00 | −$51.00 | 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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Grading Quinn Hutson #224 — FAQ
Is Quinn Hutson #224 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Quinn Hutson #224 sells for $73.28 against $3.25 raw: a $70.03 spread, 23× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($32.59) 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 Quinn Hutson #224 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Quinn Hutson #224 (Hockey Cards 2025 Upper Deck) sells for about $73.28 versus $3.25 for a raw near-mint copy — a 23× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Quinn Hutson #224?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $95.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $73.28. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Quinn Hutson #224 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 Quinn Hutson #224 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Quinn Hutson #224 breaks even when it gems about 51% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $32.59).
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