Is Kristopher Letang #240 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Kristopher Letang #240 sells for $248 against $40.16 raw: a $208 spread, 6.2× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($89.30) 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)
- $40.16
- PSA 10
- $248
- PSA 9
- $89.30
- Gem premium
- 6.2×
- 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 | $248 | +$183 | +$158 | +$57.95 |
| PSA 9 | $89.30 | +$24.14 | −$0.86 | −$101 |
| PSA 8 | $32.84 | −$32.32 | −$57.32 | −$157 |
Net = sale price − $40.16 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% | $129 | +$38.84 |
| 50% | $169 | +$78.55 |
| 75% | $208 | +$118 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 1%. 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 | $366 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $248 | −$118 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $149 | −$217 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $114 | −$253 | 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 Kristopher Letang #240 — FAQ
Is Kristopher Letang #240 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Kristopher Letang #240 sells for $248 against $40.16 raw: a $208 spread, 6.2× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($89.30) 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 Kristopher Letang #240 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Kristopher Letang #240 (Hockey Cards 2006 Upper Deck) sells for about $248 versus $40.16 for a raw near-mint copy — a 6.2× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Kristopher Letang #240?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $366, ahead of PSA 10 at $248. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Kristopher Letang #240 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 Kristopher Letang #240 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Kristopher Letang #240 breaks even when it gems about 1% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $89.30).
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