Is William Nylander #249 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 William Nylander #249 sells for $150 against $35.97 raw: a $114 spread, 4.2× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($64.77) 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)
- $35.97
- PSA 10
- $150
- PSA 9
- $64.77
- Gem premium
- 4.2×
- 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 | $150 | +$89.31 | +$64.31 | −$35.69 |
| PSA 9 | $64.77 | +$3.80 | −$21.20 | −$121 |
| PSA 8 | $41.86 | −$19.11 | −$44.11 | −$144 |
Net = sale price − $35.97 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% | $86.15 | +$0.18 |
| 50% | $108 | +$21.56 |
| 75% | $129 | +$42.93 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 25%. 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 | $244 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $150 | −$93.22 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $100 | −$143 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $96.33 | −$147 | 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 William Nylander #249 — FAQ
Is William Nylander #249 worth grading?
A PSA 10 William Nylander #249 sells for $150 against $35.97 raw: a $114 spread, 4.2× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($64.77) 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 William Nylander #249 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 William Nylander #249 (Hockey Cards 2016 Upper Deck) sells for about $150 versus $35.97 for a raw near-mint copy — a 4.2× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for William Nylander #249?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $244, ahead of PSA 10 at $150. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does William Nylander #249 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 William Nylander #249 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting William Nylander #249 breaks even when it gems about 25% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $64.77).
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