Is Cale Makar #102 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Cale Makar #102 sells for $99.00 against $6.34 raw: a $92.66 spread, 16× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($32.68) 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)
- $6.34
- PSA 10
- $99.00
- PSA 9
- $32.68
- Gem premium
- 16×
- 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 | $99.00 | +$67.66 | +$42.66 | −$57.34 |
| PSA 9 | $32.68 | +$1.34 | −$23.66 | −$124 |
| PSA 8 | $17.75 | −$13.59 | −$38.59 | −$139 |
Net = sale price − $6.34 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% | $49.26 | −$7.08 |
| 50% | $65.84 | +$9.50 |
| 75% | $82.42 | +$26.08 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 36%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CGC 10 | $129 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| BGS 10 | $129 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $99.00 | −$30.00 | 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 Cale Makar #102 — FAQ
Is Cale Makar #102 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Cale Makar #102 sells for $99.00 against $6.34 raw: a $92.66 spread, 16× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($32.68) 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 Cale Makar #102 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Cale Makar #102 (Hockey Cards 2019 Upper Deck Allure) sells for about $99.00 versus $6.34 for a raw near-mint copy — a 16× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Cale Makar #102?
By resale value, CGC 10 leads at $129, ahead of BGS 10 at $129. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Cale Makar #102 need for a CGC 10?
CGC publishes 55/45 front and 75/25 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 Cale Makar #102 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Cale Makar #102 breaks even when it gems about 36% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $32.68).
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