Is Clayton Keller #477 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Clayton Keller #477 sells for $147 against $23.56 raw: a $123 spread, 6.2× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($54.31) 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)
- $23.56
- PSA 10
- $147
- PSA 9
- $54.31
- Gem premium
- 6.2×
- 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 | $147 | +$98.25 | +$73.25 | −$26.75 |
| PSA 9 | $54.31 | +$5.75 | −$19.25 | −$119 |
| PSA 8 | $14.58 | −$33.98 | −$58.98 | −$159 |
Net = sale price − $23.56 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% | $77.44 | +$3.88 |
| 50% | $101 | +$27.00 |
| 75% | $124 | +$50.13 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 21%. 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 | $422 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| SGC 10 | $159 | −$263 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| PSA 10 | $147 | −$275 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $88.00 | −$334 | 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 | $147 | $88.00 | $422 | $159 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $60.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $54.31 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $14.58 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $4.51 |
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Grading Clayton Keller #477 — FAQ
Is Clayton Keller #477 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Clayton Keller #477 sells for $147 against $23.56 raw: a $123 spread, 6.2× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($54.31) 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 Clayton Keller #477 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Clayton Keller #477 (Hockey Cards 2017 Upper Deck) sells for about $147 versus $23.56 for a raw near-mint copy — a 6.2× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Clayton Keller #477?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $422, ahead of SGC 10 at $159. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Clayton Keller #477 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 Clayton Keller #477 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Clayton Keller #477 breaks even when it gems about 21% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $54.31).
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