Is Joakim Kemell [50] #PC-50 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 5.9× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Joakim Kemell [50] #PC-50 sells for $118 against $19.99 raw: a $98.39 spread, 5.9× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($41.06) 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)
- $19.99
- PSA 10
- $118
- PSA 9
- $41.06
- Gem premium
- 5.9×
- As of
- Sep 3, 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 | $118 | +$73.39 | +$48.39 | −$51.61 |
| PSA 9 | $41.06 | −$3.93 | −$28.93 | −$129 |
| PSA 8 | $22.94 | −$22.05 | −$47.05 | −$147 |
Net = sale price − $19.99 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% | $60.39 | −$9.60 |
| 50% | $79.72 | +$9.73 |
| 75% | $99.05 | +$29.06 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 37%. 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 | $154 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $118 | −$35.62 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $71.00 | −$83.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $71.00 | −$83.00 | 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 Joakim Kemell [50] #PC-50 — FAQ
Is Joakim Kemell [50] #PC-50 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Joakim Kemell [50] #PC-50 sells for $118 against $19.99 raw: a $98.39 spread, 5.9× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($41.06) 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 Joakim Kemell [50] #PC-50 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Joakim Kemell [50] #PC-50 (Hockey Cards 2025 Upper Deck Series 2 Population Count) sells for about $118 versus $19.99 for a raw near-mint copy — a 5.9× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Joakim Kemell [50] #PC-50?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $154, ahead of PSA 10 at $118. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Joakim Kemell [50] #PC-50 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 Joakim Kemell [50] #PC-50 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Joakim Kemell [50] #PC-50 breaks even when it gems about 37% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $41.06).
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