Is Ryan Leonard #238 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Ryan Leonard #238 sells for $138 against $10.03 raw: a $128 spread, 14× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($35.28) 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)
- $10.03
- PSA 10
- $138
- PSA 9
- $35.28
- Gem premium
- 14×
- As of
- Jul 11, 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 | $138 | +$103 | +$78.22 | −$21.78 |
| PSA 9 | $35.28 | +$0.25 | −$24.75 | −$125 |
| PSA 8 | $17.49 | −$17.54 | −$42.54 | −$143 |
Net = sale price − $10.03 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% | $61.02 | +$0.99 |
| 50% | $86.77 | +$26.73 |
| 75% | $113 | +$52.48 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 24%. 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 | $180 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $138 | −$41.75 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $83.00 | −$97.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $83.00 | −$97.00 | 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.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA | CGC | BGS | SGC | Graded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $138 | $83.00 | $180 | $83.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $51.32 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $35.28 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $17.49 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $10.00 |
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Grading Ryan Leonard #238 — FAQ
Is Ryan Leonard #238 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Ryan Leonard #238 sells for $138 against $10.03 raw: a $128 spread, 14× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($35.28) 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 Ryan Leonard #238 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Ryan Leonard #238 (Hockey Cards 2025 Upper Deck) sells for about $138 versus $10.03 for a raw near-mint copy — a 14× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Ryan Leonard #238?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $180, ahead of PSA 10 at $138. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Ryan Leonard #238 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 Ryan Leonard #238 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Ryan Leonard #238 breaks even when it gems about 24% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $35.28).
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