Is Zayne Parekh #PC-3 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 8.6× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Zayne Parekh #PC-3 sells for $56.12 against $6.50 raw: a $49.62 spread, 8.6× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($19.58) 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)
- $6.50
- PSA 10
- $56.12
- PSA 9
- $19.58
- Gem premium
- 8.6×
- 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 | $56.12 | +$24.62 | −$0.38 | −$100 |
| PSA 9 | $19.58 | −$11.92 | −$36.92 | −$137 |
| PSA 8 | $10.63 | −$20.87 | −$45.87 | −$146 |
Net = sale price − $6.50 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% | $28.71 | −$27.79 |
| 50% | $37.85 | −$18.65 |
| 75% | $46.98 | −$9.52 |
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 | $73.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $56.12 | −$16.88 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $34.00 | −$39.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $34.00 | −$39.00 | 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 Zayne Parekh #PC-3 — FAQ
Is Zayne Parekh #PC-3 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Zayne Parekh #PC-3 sells for $56.12 against $6.50 raw: a $49.62 spread, 8.6× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($19.58) 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 Zayne Parekh #PC-3 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Zayne Parekh #PC-3 (Hockey Cards 2025 Upper Deck Population Count 1000) sells for about $56.12 versus $6.50 for a raw near-mint copy — a 8.6× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Zayne Parekh #PC-3?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $73.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $56.12. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Zayne Parekh #PC-3 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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