Is Nico Hischier [Celebration Variation] #104-SSP worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 4.6× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Nico Hischier [Celebration Variation] #104-SSP sells for $268 against $58.28 raw: a $210 spread, 4.6× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($62.00) 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)
- $58.28
- PSA 10
- $268
- PSA 9
- $62.00
- Gem premium
- 4.6×
- 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 | $268 | +$185 | +$160 | +$59.98 |
| PSA 9 | $62.00 | −$21.28 | −$46.28 | −$146 |
| PSA 8 | $56.43 | −$26.85 | −$51.85 | −$152 |
Net = sale price − $58.28 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% | $114 | +$5.28 |
| 50% | $165 | +$56.85 |
| 75% | $217 | +$108 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 22%. 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 | $349 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $268 | −$80.74 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $161 | −$188 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $161 | −$188 | 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 Nico Hischier [Celebration Variation] #104-SSP — FAQ
Is Nico Hischier [Celebration Variation] #104-SSP worth grading?
A PSA 10 Nico Hischier [Celebration Variation] #104-SSP sells for $268 against $58.28 raw: a $210 spread, 4.6× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($62.00) 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 Nico Hischier [Celebration Variation] #104-SSP worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Nico Hischier [Celebration Variation] #104-SSP (Hockey Cards 2025 Upper Deck) sells for about $268 versus $58.28 for a raw near-mint copy — a 4.6× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Nico Hischier [Celebration Variation] #104-SSP?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $349, ahead of PSA 10 at $268. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Nico Hischier [Celebration Variation] #104-SSP 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 Nico Hischier [Celebration Variation] #104-SSP break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Nico Hischier [Celebration Variation] #104-SSP breaks even when it gems about 22% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $62.00).
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