Is Craig Ludwig #CA-CD worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 7.8× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Craig Ludwig #CA-CD sells for $65.86 against $8.44 raw: a $57.42 spread, 7.8× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($22.88) 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)
- $8.44
- PSA 10
- $65.86
- PSA 9
- $22.88
- Gem premium
- 7.8×
- 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 | $65.86 | +$32.42 | +$7.42 | −$92.58 |
| PSA 9 | $22.88 | −$10.56 | −$35.56 | −$136 |
| PSA 8 | $12.51 | −$20.93 | −$45.93 | −$146 |
Net = sale price − $8.44 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% | $33.63 | −$24.81 |
| 50% | $44.37 | −$14.07 |
| 75% | $55.11 | −$3.33 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 83%. 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 | $86.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $65.86 | −$20.14 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $40.00 | −$46.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $40.00 | −$46.00 | 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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Full set checklist →Grading Craig Ludwig #CA-CD — FAQ
Is Craig Ludwig #CA-CD worth grading?
A PSA 10 Craig Ludwig #CA-CD sells for $65.86 against $8.44 raw: a $57.42 spread, 7.8× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($22.88) 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 Craig Ludwig #CA-CD worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Craig Ludwig #CA-CD (Hockey Cards 2024 Upper Deck Engrained Icons Autograph) sells for about $65.86 versus $8.44 for a raw near-mint copy — a 7.8× premium as of Sep 2, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Craig Ludwig #CA-CD?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $86.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $65.86. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Craig Ludwig #CA-CD 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 Craig Ludwig #CA-CD break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Craig Ludwig #CA-CD breaks even when it gems about 83% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $22.88).
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