Is Thatcher Demko #472 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Thatcher Demko #472 brings $42.52 versus $11.72 raw — a $30.80 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($26.09) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $11.72
- PSA 10
- $42.52
- PSA 9
- $26.09
- Gem premium
- 3.6×
- As of
- Jul 11, 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 | $42.52 | +$5.80 | −$19.20 | −$119 |
| PSA 9 | $26.09 | −$10.63 | −$35.63 | −$136 |
| PSA 8 | $18.55 | −$18.17 | −$43.17 | −$143 |
Net = sale price − $11.72 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% | $30.20 | −$31.52 |
| 50% | $34.30 | −$27.41 |
| 75% | $38.41 | −$23.31 |
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 | $612 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $42.52 | −$569 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $26.92 | −$585 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $26.00 | −$586 | 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.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA | CGC | BGS | SGC | Graded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $42.52 | $26.00 | $612 | $26.92 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $28.96 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $26.09 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $18.55 |
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Grading Thatcher Demko #472 — FAQ
Is Thatcher Demko #472 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Thatcher Demko #472 brings $42.52 versus $11.72 raw — a $30.80 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($26.09) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Thatcher Demko #472 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Thatcher Demko #472 (Hockey Cards 2016 Upper Deck) sells for about $42.52 versus $11.72 for a raw near-mint copy — a 3.6× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Thatcher Demko #472?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $612, ahead of PSA 10 at $42.52. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Thatcher Demko #472 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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