Is Nate Schmidt #DC-1 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Nate Schmidt #DC-1 sells for $142 against $23.50 raw: a $119 spread, 6.1× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($48.90) 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)
- $23.50
- PSA 10
- $142
- PSA 9
- $48.90
- Gem premium
- 6.1×
- 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 | $142 | +$93.74 | +$68.74 | −$31.26 |
| PSA 9 | $48.90 | +$0.40 | −$24.60 | −$125 |
| PSA 8 | $27.35 | −$21.15 | −$46.15 | −$146 |
Net = sale price − $23.50 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% | $72.23 | −$1.27 |
| 50% | $95.57 | +$22.07 |
| 75% | $119 | +$45.41 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 26%. 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 | $185 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $142 | −$42.76 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $85.00 | −$100 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $85.00 | −$100 | 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 | $142 | $85.00 | $185 | $85.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $93.71 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $48.90 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $27.35 |
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Grading Nate Schmidt #DC-1 — FAQ
Is Nate Schmidt #DC-1 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Nate Schmidt #DC-1 sells for $142 against $23.50 raw: a $119 spread, 6.1× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($48.90) 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 Nate Schmidt #DC-1 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Nate Schmidt #DC-1 (Hockey Cards 2025 Upper Deck Series 2 Day With The Cup) sells for about $142 versus $23.50 for a raw near-mint copy — a 6.1× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Nate Schmidt #DC-1?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $185, ahead of PSA 10 at $142. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Nate Schmidt #DC-1 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 Nate Schmidt #DC-1 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Nate Schmidt #DC-1 breaks even when it gems about 26% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $48.90).
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