Is Dustin Byfuglien #206 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Dustin Byfuglien #206 sells for $136 against $17.77 raw: a $118 spread, 7.6× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($43.98) 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)
- $17.77
- PSA 10
- $136
- PSA 9
- $43.98
- Gem premium
- 7.6×
- 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 | $136 | +$92.77 | +$67.77 | −$32.23 |
| PSA 9 | $43.98 | +$1.21 | −$23.79 | −$124 |
| PSA 8 | $20.39 | −$22.38 | −$47.38 | −$147 |
Net = sale price − $17.77 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% | $66.87 | −$0.90 |
| 50% | $89.76 | +$21.99 |
| 75% | $113 | +$44.88 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 26%. 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 | $176 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $136 | −$40.46 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $85.00 | −$91.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $81.00 | −$95.00 | 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 Dustin Byfuglien #206 — FAQ
Is Dustin Byfuglien #206 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Dustin Byfuglien #206 sells for $136 against $17.77 raw: a $118 spread, 7.6× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($43.98) 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 Dustin Byfuglien #206 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Dustin Byfuglien #206 (Hockey Cards 2006 Upper Deck) sells for about $136 versus $17.77 for a raw near-mint copy — a 7.6× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Dustin Byfuglien #206?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $176, ahead of PSA 10 at $136. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Dustin Byfuglien #206 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 Dustin Byfuglien #206 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Dustin Byfuglien #206 breaks even when it gems about 26% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $43.98).
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