Is Zayne Parekh #HF-28 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 7.7× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Zayne Parekh #HF-28 sells for $83.51 against $10.83 raw: a $72.68 spread, 7.7× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($28.25) 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)
- $10.83
- PSA 10
- $83.51
- PSA 9
- $28.25
- Gem premium
- 7.7×
- 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 | $83.51 | +$47.68 | +$22.68 | −$77.32 |
| PSA 9 | $28.25 | −$7.58 | −$32.58 | −$133 |
| PSA 8 | $15.41 | −$20.42 | −$45.42 | −$145 |
Net = sale price − $10.83 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% | $42.06 | −$18.77 |
| 50% | $55.88 | −$4.95 |
| 75% | $69.70 | +$8.87 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 59%. 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 | $109 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $83.51 | −$25.49 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $50.00 | −$59.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $50.00 | −$59.00 | 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 Zayne Parekh #HF-28 — FAQ
Is Zayne Parekh #HF-28 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Zayne Parekh #HF-28 sells for $83.51 against $10.83 raw: a $72.68 spread, 7.7× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($28.25) 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 Zayne Parekh #HF-28 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Zayne Parekh #HF-28 (Hockey Cards 2025 SP Authentic Holofoil) sells for about $83.51 versus $10.83 for a raw near-mint copy — a 7.7× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Zayne Parekh #HF-28?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $109, ahead of PSA 10 at $83.51. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Zayne Parekh #HF-28 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 Zayne Parekh #HF-28 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Zayne Parekh #HF-28 breaks even when it gems about 59% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $28.25).
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