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Is Will Smith [Rookie Autograph] #SP-WS worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Will Smith [Rookie Autograph] #SP-WS sells for $1,769 against $413 raw: a $1,356 spread, 4.3× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($638) 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)
- $413
- PSA 10
- $1,769
- PSA 9
- $638
- Gem premium
- 4.3×
- 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 | $1,769 | +$1,331 | +$1,306 | +$1,206 |
| PSA 9 | $638 | +$200 | +$175 | +$74.74 |
| PSA 8 | $372 | −$66.25 | −$91.25 | −$191 |
Net = sale price − $413 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% | $920 | +$457 |
| 50% | $1,203 | +$740 |
| 75% | $1,486 | +$1,023 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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 | $2,299 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $1,769 | −$530 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $1,061 | −$1,238 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $1,061 | −$1,238 | 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 Will Smith [Rookie Autograph] #SP-WS — FAQ
Is Will Smith [Rookie Autograph] #SP-WS worth grading?
A PSA 10 Will Smith [Rookie Autograph] #SP-WS sells for $1,769 against $413 raw: a $1,356 spread, 4.3× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($638) 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 Will Smith [Rookie Autograph] #SP-WS worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Will Smith [Rookie Autograph] #SP-WS (Hockey Cards 2024 Upper Deck The Cup Splendor Patch) sells for about $1,769 versus $413 for a raw near-mint copy — a 4.3× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Will Smith [Rookie Autograph] #SP-WS?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $2,299, ahead of PSA 10 at $1,769. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Will Smith [Rookie Autograph] #SP-WS 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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