Is T. J. Oshie #218 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 T. J. Oshie #218 sells for $117 against $4.37 raw: a $113 spread, 27× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($35.98) 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)
- $4.37
- PSA 10
- $117
- PSA 9
- $35.98
- Gem premium
- 27×
- 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 | $117 | +$87.96 | +$62.96 | −$37.04 |
| PSA 9 | $35.98 | +$6.61 | −$18.39 | −$118 |
Net = sale price − $4.37 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% | $56.32 | +$1.95 |
| 50% | $76.66 | +$22.28 |
| 75% | $96.99 | +$42.62 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 23%. 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 | $153 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $117 | −$35.67 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $70.00 | −$83.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $70.00 | −$83.00 | 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.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA | CGC | BGS | SGC | Graded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $117 | $70.00 | $153 | $70.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $40.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $35.98 |
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Grading T. J. Oshie #218 — FAQ
Is T. J. Oshie #218 worth grading?
A PSA 10 T. J. Oshie #218 sells for $117 against $4.37 raw: a $113 spread, 27× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($35.98) 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 T. J. Oshie #218 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 T. J. Oshie #218 (Hockey Cards 2008 Upper Deck) sells for about $117 versus $4.37 for a raw near-mint copy — a 27× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for T. J. Oshie #218?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $153, ahead of PSA 10 at $117. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does T. J. Oshie #218 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 T. J. Oshie #218 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting T. J. Oshie #218 breaks even when it gems about 23% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $35.98).
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