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Is Steven Stamkos [Autograph] #247 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Steven Stamkos [Autograph] #247 sells for $660 against $256 raw: a $404 spread, 2.6× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($282) 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)
- $256
- PSA 10
- $660
- PSA 9
- $282
- Gem premium
- 2.6×
- 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 | $660 | +$379 | +$354 | +$254 |
| PSA 9 | $282 | +$0.84 | −$24.16 | −$124 |
| PSA 8 | $244 | −$36.96 | −$61.96 | −$162 |
Net = sale price − $256 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% | $376 | +$70.36 |
| 50% | $471 | +$165 |
| 75% | $565 | +$259 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 6%. 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 | $858 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $660 | −$198 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $396 | −$462 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $396 | −$462 | 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 | $660 | $396 | $858 | $396 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $382 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $282 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $244 |
Run your own numbers
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Grading Steven Stamkos [Autograph] #247 — FAQ
Is Steven Stamkos [Autograph] #247 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Steven Stamkos [Autograph] #247 sells for $660 against $256 raw: a $404 spread, 2.6× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($282) 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 Steven Stamkos [Autograph] #247 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Steven Stamkos [Autograph] #247 (Hockey Cards 2008 SP Authentic) sells for about $660 versus $256 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.6× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Steven Stamkos [Autograph] #247?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $858, ahead of PSA 10 at $660. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Steven Stamkos [Autograph] #247 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 Steven Stamkos [Autograph] #247 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Steven Stamkos [Autograph] #247 breaks even when it gems about 6% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $282).
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