Is Tuukka Rask #456 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Tuukka Rask #456 sells for $181 against $25.91 raw: a $155 spread, 7.0× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($56.40) 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)
- $25.91
- PSA 10
- $181
- PSA 9
- $56.40
- Gem premium
- 7.0×
- 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 | $181 | +$130 | +$105 | +$4.70 |
| PSA 9 | $56.40 | +$5.49 | −$19.51 | −$120 |
| PSA 8 | $30.25 | −$20.66 | −$45.66 | −$146 |
Net = sale price − $25.91 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% | $87.45 | +$11.54 |
| 50% | $119 | +$42.60 |
| 75% | $150 | +$73.65 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 16%. 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 | $235 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $181 | −$54.39 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $108 | −$127 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $108 | −$127 | 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 | $181 | $108 | $235 | $108 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $95.74 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $56.40 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $30.25 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $21.86 |
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Grading Tuukka Rask #456 — FAQ
Is Tuukka Rask #456 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Tuukka Rask #456 sells for $181 against $25.91 raw: a $155 spread, 7.0× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($56.40) 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 Tuukka Rask #456 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Tuukka Rask #456 (Hockey Cards 2007 Upper Deck) sells for about $181 versus $25.91 for a raw near-mint copy — a 7.0× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Tuukka Rask #456?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $235, ahead of PSA 10 at $181. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Tuukka Rask #456 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 Tuukka Rask #456 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Tuukka Rask #456 breaks even when it gems about 16% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $56.40).
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