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Is Matthew Schaefer [Blue Authentics] #111 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Matthew Schaefer [Blue Authentics] #111 sells for $203 against $9.99 raw: a $193 spread, 20× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($38.88) 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)
- $9.99
- PSA 10
- $203
- PSA 9
- $38.88
- Gem premium
- 20×
- As of
- Jul 11, 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 | $203 | +$168 | +$143 | +$42.51 |
| PSA 9 | $38.88 | +$3.89 | −$21.11 | −$121 |
| PSA 8 | $10.50 | −$24.49 | −$49.49 | −$149 |
Net = sale price − $9.99 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% | $79.78 | +$19.80 |
| 50% | $121 | +$60.70 |
| 75% | $162 | +$102 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 13%. 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 | $263 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $203 | −$60.50 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $122 | −$141 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $122 | −$141 | 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 →| Grade | PSA | CGC | BGS | SGC | Graded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $203 | $122 | $263 | $122 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $54.15 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $38.88 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $10.50 |
Run your own numbers
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Grading Matthew Schaefer [Blue Authentics] #111 — FAQ
Is Matthew Schaefer [Blue Authentics] #111 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Matthew Schaefer [Blue Authentics] #111 sells for $203 against $9.99 raw: a $193 spread, 20× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($38.88) 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 Matthew Schaefer [Blue Authentics] #111 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Matthew Schaefer [Blue Authentics] #111 (Hockey Cards 2025 SP) sells for about $203 versus $9.99 for a raw near-mint copy — a 20× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Matthew Schaefer [Blue Authentics] #111?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $263, ahead of PSA 10 at $203. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Matthew Schaefer [Blue Authentics] #111 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 Matthew Schaefer [Blue Authentics] #111 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Matthew Schaefer [Blue Authentics] #111 breaks even when it gems about 13% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $38.88).
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