Is Axel Sandin-Pellikka #RTL-AS worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 5.3× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Axel Sandin-Pellikka #RTL-AS sells for $145 against $27.07 raw: a $117 spread, 5.3× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($51.56) 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)
- $27.07
- PSA 10
- $145
- PSA 9
- $51.56
- Gem premium
- 5.3×
- As of
- Sep 2, 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 | $145 | +$92.47 | +$67.47 | −$32.53 |
| PSA 9 | $51.56 | −$0.51 | −$25.51 | −$126 |
| PSA 8 | $29.33 | −$22.74 | −$47.74 | −$148 |
Net = sale price − $27.07 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% | $74.81 | −$2.26 |
| 50% | $98.05 | +$20.98 |
| 75% | $121 | +$44.22 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 27%. 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 | $188 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $145 | −$43.46 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $87.00 | −$101 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $87.00 | −$101 | 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 Axel Sandin-Pellikka #RTL-AS — FAQ
Is Axel Sandin-Pellikka #RTL-AS worth grading?
A PSA 10 Axel Sandin-Pellikka #RTL-AS sells for $145 against $27.07 raw: a $117 spread, 5.3× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($51.56) 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 Axel Sandin-Pellikka #RTL-AS worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Axel Sandin-Pellikka #RTL-AS (Hockey Cards 2025 Upper Deck Black Diamond Auto Rookie Team Logo Jumbo Patch Full Logo 1) sells for about $145 versus $27.07 for a raw near-mint copy — a 5.3× premium as of Sep 2, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Axel Sandin-Pellikka #RTL-AS?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $188, ahead of PSA 10 at $145. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Axel Sandin-Pellikka #RTL-AS 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 Axel Sandin-Pellikka #RTL-AS break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Axel Sandin-Pellikka #RTL-AS breaks even when it gems about 27% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $51.56).
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