Is Jacob Melanson [Rainbow] #252 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Jacob Melanson [Rainbow] #252 brings $41.06 versus $2.40 raw — a $38.66 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($13.80) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $2.40
- PSA 10
- $41.06
- PSA 9
- $13.80
- Gem premium
- 17×
- 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 | $41.06 | +$13.66 | −$11.34 | −$111 |
| PSA 9 | $13.80 | −$13.60 | −$38.60 | −$139 |
| PSA 8 | $7.17 | −$20.23 | −$45.23 | −$145 |
Net = sale price − $2.40 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% | $20.62 | −$31.78 |
| 50% | $27.43 | −$24.97 |
| 75% | $34.25 | −$18.15 |
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 | $53.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $41.06 | −$11.94 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $25.00 | −$28.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $25.00 | −$28.00 | 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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Grading Jacob Melanson [Rainbow] #252 — FAQ
Is Jacob Melanson [Rainbow] #252 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Jacob Melanson [Rainbow] #252 brings $41.06 versus $2.40 raw — a $38.66 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($13.80) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Jacob Melanson [Rainbow] #252 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Jacob Melanson [Rainbow] #252 (Hockey Cards 2025 O-Pee-Chee Platinum) sells for about $41.06 versus $2.40 for a raw near-mint copy — a 17× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Jacob Melanson [Rainbow] #252?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $53.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $41.06. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Jacob Melanson [Rainbow] #252 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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