Is Auston Matthews [Red Prism] #P-2 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Auston Matthews [Red Prism] #P-2 sells for $138 against $12.98 raw: a $125 spread, 11× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($48.44) 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)
- $12.98
- PSA 10
- $138
- PSA 9
- $48.44
- Gem premium
- 11×
- 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 | $138 | +$100 | +$75.26 | −$24.74 |
| PSA 9 | $48.44 | +$10.46 | −$14.54 | −$115 |
| PSA 8 | $27.31 | −$10.67 | −$35.67 | −$136 |
Net = sale price − $12.98 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% | $70.89 | +$7.91 |
| 50% | $93.34 | +$30.36 |
| 75% | $116 | +$52.81 |
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 | $180 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $138 | −$41.76 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $83.00 | −$97.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $83.00 | −$97.00 | 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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Grading Auston Matthews [Red Prism] #P-2 — FAQ
Is Auston Matthews [Red Prism] #P-2 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Auston Matthews [Red Prism] #P-2 sells for $138 against $12.98 raw: a $125 spread, 11× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($48.44) 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 Auston Matthews [Red Prism] #P-2 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Auston Matthews [Red Prism] #P-2 (Hockey Cards 2025 O-Pee-Chee Platinum Preview) sells for about $138 versus $12.98 for a raw near-mint copy — a 11× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Auston Matthews [Red Prism] #P-2?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $180, ahead of PSA 10 at $138. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Auston Matthews [Red Prism] #P-2 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 Auston Matthews [Red Prism] #P-2 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Auston Matthews [Red Prism] #P-2 breaks even when it gems about 16% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $48.44).
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