Is David Pastrnak [Gold] #P-44 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 David Pastrnak [Gold] #P-44 sells for $145 against $23.25 raw: a $122 spread, 6.2× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($50.37) 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)
- $23.25
- PSA 10
- $145
- PSA 9
- $50.37
- Gem premium
- 6.2×
- 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 | $145 | +$96.59 | +$71.59 | −$28.41 |
| PSA 9 | $50.37 | +$2.12 | −$22.88 | −$123 |
| PSA 8 | $28.33 | −$19.92 | −$44.92 | −$145 |
Net = sale price − $23.25 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% | $73.99 | +$0.74 |
| 50% | $97.61 | +$24.36 |
| 75% | $121 | +$47.97 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 24%. 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 | $188 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $145 | −$43.16 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $87.00 | −$101 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $87.00 | −$101 | 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 David Pastrnak [Gold] #P-44 — FAQ
Is David Pastrnak [Gold] #P-44 worth grading?
A PSA 10 David Pastrnak [Gold] #P-44 sells for $145 against $23.25 raw: a $122 spread, 6.2× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($50.37) 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 David Pastrnak [Gold] #P-44 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 David Pastrnak [Gold] #P-44 (Hockey Cards 2025 Upper Deck Series 2 UD Portraits) sells for about $145 versus $23.25 for a raw near-mint copy — a 6.2× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for David Pastrnak [Gold] #P-44?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $188, ahead of PSA 10 at $145. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does David Pastrnak [Gold] #P-44 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 David Pastrnak [Gold] #P-44 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting David Pastrnak [Gold] #P-44 breaks even when it gems about 24% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $50.37).
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