Is Matthew Tkachuk #R-MT worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Matthew Tkachuk #R-MT sells for $124 against $79.73 raw: a $44.55 spread, 1.6× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($110) 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)
- $79.73
- PSA 10
- $124
- PSA 9
- $110
- Gem premium
- 1.6×
- 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 | $124 | +$19.55 | −$5.45 | −$105 |
| PSA 9 | $110 | +$5.56 | −$19.44 | −$119 |
| PSA 8 | $68.59 | −$36.14 | −$61.14 | −$161 |
Net = sale price − $79.73 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% | $114 | −$15.94 |
| 50% | $117 | −$12.45 |
| 75% | $121 | −$8.95 |
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 | $162 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $124 | −$37.72 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $75.00 | −$87.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $75.00 | −$87.00 | 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 Matthew Tkachuk #R-MT — FAQ
Is Matthew Tkachuk #R-MT worth grading?
A PSA 10 Matthew Tkachuk #R-MT sells for $124 against $79.73 raw: a $44.55 spread, 1.6× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($110) 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 Tkachuk #R-MT worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Matthew Tkachuk #R-MT (Hockey Cards 2016 O-Pee-Chee Platinum Rookie Autographs) sells for about $124 versus $79.73 for a raw near-mint copy — a 1.6× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Matthew Tkachuk #R-MT?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $162, ahead of PSA 10 at $124. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Matthew Tkachuk #R-MT 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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