Is Cole Caufield #WO-3 worth grading?
Hockey · Hockey Cards 2025 O-Pee-Chee Wax On · full price guide →
Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Cole Caufield #WO-3 sells for $194 against $37.79 raw: a $156 spread, 5.1× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($68.20) 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)
- $37.79
- PSA 10
- $194
- PSA 9
- $68.20
- Gem premium
- 5.1×
- 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 | $194 | +$131 | +$106 | +$6.11 |
| PSA 9 | $68.20 | +$5.41 | −$19.59 | −$120 |
| PSA 8 | $38.78 | −$24.01 | −$49.01 | −$149 |
Net = sale price − $37.79 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% | $99.63 | +$11.84 |
| 50% | $131 | +$43.26 |
| 75% | $162 | +$74.69 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 16%. 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 | $252 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $194 | −$58.10 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $116 | −$136 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $116 | −$136 | 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.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →Swipe the table for the other grading companies →
Run your own numbers
Should I pay this?
Enter the seller’s asking price to see your net outcome per grade.
Other 2025 O-Pee-Chee Wax On cards worth checking
Full set checklist →Grading Cole Caufield #WO-3 — FAQ
Is Cole Caufield #WO-3 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Cole Caufield #WO-3 sells for $194 against $37.79 raw: a $156 spread, 5.1× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($68.20) 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 Cole Caufield #WO-3 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Cole Caufield #WO-3 (Hockey Cards 2025 O-Pee-Chee Wax On) sells for about $194 versus $37.79 for a raw near-mint copy — a 5.1× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Cole Caufield #WO-3?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $252, ahead of PSA 10 at $194. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Cole Caufield #WO-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.
What gem rate makes grading Cole Caufield #WO-3 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Cole Caufield #WO-3 breaks even when it gems about 16% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $68.20).
Best on iPhone & Android
Check your hockey card in the Midpoint app
Scan with your camera to measure centering to the millimeter, get an AI grade with corner and edge close-ups, see what your copy is worth, and track it in your portfolio. Free to start.
