Is Stuart Skinner #496 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Stuart Skinner #496 brings $31.99 versus $4.45 raw — a $27.54 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($18.80) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $4.45
- PSA 10
- $31.99
- PSA 9
- $18.80
- Gem premium
- 7.2×
- 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 | $31.99 | +$2.54 | −$22.46 | −$122 |
| PSA 9 | $18.80 | −$10.65 | −$35.65 | −$136 |
| PSA 8 | $13.44 | −$16.01 | −$41.01 | −$141 |
Net = sale price − $4.45 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% | $22.10 | −$32.35 |
| 50% | $25.39 | −$29.05 |
| 75% | $28.69 | −$25.76 |
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 | $42.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $31.99 | −$10.01 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $30.00 | −$12.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $19.00 | −$23.00 | 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 Stuart Skinner #496 — FAQ
Is Stuart Skinner #496 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Stuart Skinner #496 brings $31.99 versus $4.45 raw — a $27.54 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($18.80) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Stuart Skinner #496 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Stuart Skinner #496 (Hockey Cards 2020 Upper Deck) sells for about $31.99 versus $4.45 for a raw near-mint copy — a 7.2× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Stuart Skinner #496?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $42.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $31.99. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Stuart Skinner #496 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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