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Is Jonathan Lekkerimaki [Gold] #AR-LE worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Jonathan Lekkerimaki [Gold] #AR-LE sells for $290 against $63.18 raw: a $227 spread, 4.6× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($105) 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)
- $63.18
- PSA 10
- $290
- PSA 9
- $105
- 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 | $290 | +$202 | +$177 | +$76.92 |
| PSA 9 | $105 | +$16.91 | −$8.09 | −$108 |
| PSA 8 | $60.83 | −$27.35 | −$52.35 | −$152 |
Net = sale price − $63.18 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% | $151 | +$38.16 |
| 50% | $198 | +$84.42 |
| 75% | $244 | +$131 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 4%. 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 | $377 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $290 | −$86.90 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $174 | −$203 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $174 | −$203 | 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 Jonathan Lekkerimaki [Gold] #AR-LE — FAQ
Is Jonathan Lekkerimaki [Gold] #AR-LE worth grading?
A PSA 10 Jonathan Lekkerimaki [Gold] #AR-LE sells for $290 against $63.18 raw: a $227 spread, 4.6× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($105) 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 Jonathan Lekkerimaki [Gold] #AR-LE worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Jonathan Lekkerimaki [Gold] #AR-LE (Hockey Cards 2024 Upper Deck Premier Acetate Auto Patch Rookie) sells for about $290 versus $63.18 for a raw near-mint copy — a 4.6× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Jonathan Lekkerimaki [Gold] #AR-LE?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $377, ahead of PSA 10 at $290. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Jonathan Lekkerimaki [Gold] #AR-LE 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 Jonathan Lekkerimaki [Gold] #AR-LE break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Jonathan Lekkerimaki [Gold] #AR-LE breaks even when it gems about 4% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $105).
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