Is Matthew Wood [Outburst] #228 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Matthew Wood [Outburst] #228 sells for $65.79 against $19.63 raw: a $46.16 spread, 3.4× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($44.96) 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)
- $19.63
- PSA 10
- $65.79
- PSA 9
- $44.96
- Gem premium
- 3.4×
- 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 | $65.79 | +$21.16 | −$3.84 | −$104 |
| PSA 9 | $44.96 | +$0.33 | −$24.67 | −$125 |
| PSA 8 | $16.00 | −$28.63 | −$53.63 | −$154 |
Net = sale price − $19.63 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% | $50.17 | −$19.46 |
| 50% | $55.38 | −$14.25 |
| 75% | $60.58 | −$9.05 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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 | $86.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $65.79 | −$20.21 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $39.00 | −$47.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $39.00 | −$47.00 | 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 Matthew Wood [Outburst] #228 — FAQ
Is Matthew Wood [Outburst] #228 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Matthew Wood [Outburst] #228 sells for $65.79 against $19.63 raw: a $46.16 spread, 3.4× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($44.96) 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 Matthew Wood [Outburst] #228 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Matthew Wood [Outburst] #228 (Hockey Cards 2025 Upper Deck) sells for about $65.79 versus $19.63 for a raw near-mint copy — a 3.4× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Matthew Wood [Outburst] #228?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $86.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $65.79. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Matthew Wood [Outburst] #228 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.
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