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Is Sebastian Aho [Rainbow Black Autograph] #R-82 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Sebastian Aho [Rainbow Black Autograph] #R-82 brings $220 versus $78.29 raw — a $141 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($28.01) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $78.29
- PSA 10
- $220
- PSA 9
- $28.01
- Gem premium
- 2.8×
- 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 | $220 | +$116 | +$91.44 | −$8.56 |
| PSA 9 | $28.01 | −$75.28 | −$100 | −$200 |
Net = sale price − $78.29 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% | $75.94 | −$52.35 |
| 50% | $124 | −$4.42 |
| 75% | $172 | +$43.51 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 52%. 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 | $292 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $220 | −$72.51 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $132 | −$160 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $132 | −$160 | 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 Sebastian Aho [Rainbow Black Autograph] #R-82 — FAQ
Is Sebastian Aho [Rainbow Black Autograph] #R-82 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Sebastian Aho [Rainbow Black Autograph] #R-82 brings $220 versus $78.29 raw — a $141 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($28.01) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 Sebastian Aho [Rainbow Black Autograph] #R-82 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Sebastian Aho [Rainbow Black Autograph] #R-82 (Hockey Cards 2016 O-Pee-Chee Platinum Retro) sells for about $220 versus $78.29 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.8× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Sebastian Aho [Rainbow Black Autograph] #R-82?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $292, ahead of PSA 10 at $220. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Sebastian Aho [Rainbow Black Autograph] #R-82 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 Sebastian Aho [Rainbow Black Autograph] #R-82 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Sebastian Aho [Rainbow Black Autograph] #R-82 breaks even when it gems about 52% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $28.01).
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