Is Matthew Schaefer #168 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Matthew Schaefer #168 sells for $6,582 against $1,386 raw: a $5,196 spread, 4.7× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($2,243) 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)
- $1,386
- PSA 10
- $6,582
- PSA 9
- $2,243
- Gem premium
- 4.7×
- 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 | $6,582 | +$5,171 | +$5,146 | +$5,046 |
| PSA 9 | $2,243 | +$832 | +$807 | +$707 |
| PSA 8 | $1,279 | −$132 | −$157 | −$257 |
Net = sale price − $1,386 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% | $3,328 | +$1,892 |
| 50% | $4,413 | +$2,977 |
| 75% | $5,497 | +$4,061 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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 | $8,556 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $6,582 | −$1,974 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $3,949 | −$4,607 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $3,949 | −$4,607 | 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 Matthew Schaefer #168 — FAQ
Is Matthew Schaefer #168 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Matthew Schaefer #168 sells for $6,582 against $1,386 raw: a $5,196 spread, 4.7× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($2,243) 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 Matthew Schaefer #168 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Matthew Schaefer #168 (Hockey Cards 2025 SP Authentic) sells for about $6,582 versus $1,386 for a raw near-mint copy — a 4.7× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Matthew Schaefer #168?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $8,556, ahead of PSA 10 at $6,582. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Matthew Schaefer #168 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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