Is Rod Langway [Black White Retired] #C-245 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 11× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Rod Langway [Black White Retired] #C-245 sells for $50.53 against $4.64 raw: a $45.89 spread, 11× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($17.21) 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)
- $4.64
- PSA 10
- $50.53
- PSA 9
- $17.21
- 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 | $50.53 | +$20.89 | −$4.11 | −$104 |
| PSA 9 | $17.21 | −$12.43 | −$37.43 | −$137 |
| PSA 8 | $9.17 | −$20.47 | −$45.47 | −$145 |
Net = sale price − $4.64 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% | $25.54 | −$29.10 |
| 50% | $33.87 | −$20.77 |
| 75% | $42.20 | −$12.44 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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 | $66.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $50.53 | −$15.47 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $30.00 | −$36.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $30.00 | −$36.00 | 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 Rod Langway [Black White Retired] #C-245 — FAQ
Is Rod Langway [Black White Retired] #C-245 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Rod Langway [Black White Retired] #C-245 sells for $50.53 against $4.64 raw: a $45.89 spread, 11× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($17.21) 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 Rod Langway [Black White Retired] #C-245 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Rod Langway [Black White Retired] #C-245 (Hockey Cards 2025 Upper Deck Series 2 UD Canvas) sells for about $50.53 versus $4.64 for a raw near-mint copy — a 11× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Rod Langway [Black White Retired] #C-245?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $66.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $50.53. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Rod Langway [Black White Retired] #C-245 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.
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