Is Casey Mittelstadt #453 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Casey Mittelstadt #453 brings $34.06 versus $2.91 raw — a $31.15 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($9.23) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $2.91
- PSA 10
- $34.06
- PSA 9
- $9.23
- Gem premium
- 12×
- 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 | $34.06 | +$6.15 | −$18.85 | −$119 |
| PSA 9 | $9.23 | −$18.68 | −$43.68 | −$144 |
| PSA 8 | $7.23 | −$20.68 | −$45.68 | −$146 |
Net = sale price − $2.91 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% | $15.44 | −$37.47 |
| 50% | $21.65 | −$31.26 |
| 75% | $27.85 | −$25.06 |
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 | $44.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $34.06 | −$9.94 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $20.00 | −$24.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $4.69 | −$39.31 | 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 Casey Mittelstadt #453 — FAQ
Is Casey Mittelstadt #453 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Casey Mittelstadt #453 brings $34.06 versus $2.91 raw — a $31.15 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($9.23) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Casey Mittelstadt #453 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Casey Mittelstadt #453 (Hockey Cards 2018 Upper Deck) sells for about $34.06 versus $2.91 for a raw near-mint copy — a 12× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Casey Mittelstadt #453?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $44.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $34.06. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Casey Mittelstadt #453 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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