Is Daniel Sedin [Single] #114 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Daniel Sedin [Single] #114 sells for $378 against $4.75 raw: a $373 spread, 80× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($37.28) 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)
- $4.75
- PSA 10
- $378
- PSA 9
- $37.28
- Gem premium
- 80×
- As of
- Sep 3, 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 | $378 | +$348 | +$323 | +$223 |
| PSA 9 | $37.28 | +$7.53 | −$17.47 | −$117 |
| PSA 8 | $29.77 | +$0.02 | −$24.98 | −$125 |
Net = sale price − $4.75 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% | $122 | +$67.74 |
| 50% | $208 | +$153 |
| 75% | $293 | +$238 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 5%. 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 | $492 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $378 | −$114 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $227 | −$265 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $227 | −$265 | 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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Full set checklist →Grading Daniel Sedin [Single] #114 — FAQ
Is Daniel Sedin [Single] #114 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Daniel Sedin [Single] #114 sells for $378 against $4.75 raw: a $373 spread, 80× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($37.28) 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 Daniel Sedin [Single] #114 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Daniel Sedin [Single] #114 (Hockey Cards 1997 Upper Deck Black Diamond) sells for about $378 versus $4.75 for a raw near-mint copy — a 80× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Daniel Sedin [Single] #114?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $492, ahead of PSA 10 at $378. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Daniel Sedin [Single] #114 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 Daniel Sedin [Single] #114 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Daniel Sedin [Single] #114 breaks even when it gems about 5% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $37.28).
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