Is Dominik Hasek #49 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Dominik Hasek #49 sells for $89.99 against $9.55 raw: a $80.44 spread, 9.4× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($47.00) 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)
- $9.55
- PSA 10
- $89.99
- PSA 9
- $47.00
- Gem premium
- 9.4×
- 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 | $89.99 | +$55.44 | +$30.44 | −$69.56 |
| PSA 9 | $47.00 | +$12.45 | −$12.55 | −$113 |
| PSA 8 | $35.00 | +$0.45 | −$24.55 | −$125 |
Net = sale price − $9.55 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% | $57.75 | −$1.80 |
| 50% | $68.50 | +$8.95 |
| 75% | $79.24 | +$19.69 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 29%. 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 | $117 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $89.99 | −$27.01 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $54.00 | −$63.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $54.00 | −$63.00 | 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 Dominik Hasek #49 — FAQ
Is Dominik Hasek #49 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Dominik Hasek #49 sells for $89.99 against $9.55 raw: a $80.44 spread, 9.4× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($47.00) 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 Dominik Hasek #49 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Dominik Hasek #49 (Hockey Cards 2001 Topps Chrome) sells for about $89.99 versus $9.55 for a raw near-mint copy — a 9.4× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Dominik Hasek #49?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $117, ahead of PSA 10 at $89.99. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Dominik Hasek #49 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 Dominik Hasek #49 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Dominik Hasek #49 breaks even when it gems about 29% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $47.00).
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