Is Sebastian Aho #R-SA worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Sebastian Aho #R-SA sells for $99.03 against $46.52 raw: a $52.51 spread, 2.1× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($72.41) 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)
- $46.52
- PSA 10
- $99.03
- PSA 9
- $72.41
- Gem premium
- 2.1×
- 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 | $99.03 | +$27.51 | +$2.51 | −$97.49 |
| PSA 9 | $72.41 | +$0.89 | −$24.11 | −$124 |
| PSA 8 | $40.66 | −$30.86 | −$55.86 | −$156 |
Net = sale price − $46.52 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% | $79.06 | −$17.46 |
| 50% | $85.72 | −$10.80 |
| 75% | $92.38 | −$4.15 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 91%. 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 | $129 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $99.03 | −$29.97 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $59.00 | −$70.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $59.00 | −$70.00 | 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 Sebastian Aho #R-SA — FAQ
Is Sebastian Aho #R-SA worth grading?
A PSA 10 Sebastian Aho #R-SA sells for $99.03 against $46.52 raw: a $52.51 spread, 2.1× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($72.41) 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 Sebastian Aho #R-SA worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Sebastian Aho #R-SA (Hockey Cards 2016 O-Pee-Chee Platinum Rookie Autographs) sells for about $99.03 versus $46.52 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.1× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Sebastian Aho #R-SA?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $129, ahead of PSA 10 at $99.03. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Sebastian Aho #R-SA 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 #R-SA break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Sebastian Aho #R-SA breaks even when it gems about 91% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $72.41).
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