Is Phil Kessel #204 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Phil Kessel #204 sells for $146 against $25.72 raw: a $121 spread, 5.7× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($66.62) 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)
- $25.72
- PSA 10
- $146
- PSA 9
- $66.62
- Gem premium
- 5.7×
- As of
- Jul 11, 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 | $146 | +$95.60 | +$70.60 | −$29.40 |
| PSA 9 | $66.62 | +$15.90 | −$9.10 | −$109 |
| PSA 8 | $37.89 | −$12.83 | −$37.83 | −$138 |
Net = sale price − $25.72 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% | $86.55 | +$10.83 |
| 50% | $106 | +$30.75 |
| 75% | $126 | +$50.67 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 11%. 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 | $179 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $146 | −$32.94 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $88.00 | −$91.26 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $88.00 | −$91.26 | 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.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA | CGC | BGS | SGC | Graded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $146 | $88.00 | $179 | $88.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $73.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $66.62 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $37.89 |
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Grading Phil Kessel #204 — FAQ
Is Phil Kessel #204 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Phil Kessel #204 sells for $146 against $25.72 raw: a $121 spread, 5.7× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($66.62) 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 Phil Kessel #204 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Phil Kessel #204 (Hockey Cards 2006 Upper Deck) sells for about $146 versus $25.72 for a raw near-mint copy — a 5.7× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Phil Kessel #204?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $179, ahead of PSA 10 at $146. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Phil Kessel #204 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 Phil Kessel #204 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Phil Kessel #204 breaks even when it gems about 11% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $66.62).
Is your hockey card centered well enough to grade?
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