Is Drew Doughty #220 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Drew Doughty #220 sells for $225 against $22.28 raw: a $203 spread, 10× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($57.39) 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)
- $22.28
- PSA 10
- $225
- PSA 9
- $57.39
- Gem premium
- 10×
- 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 | $225 | +$178 | +$153 | +$52.87 |
| PSA 9 | $57.39 | +$10.11 | −$14.89 | −$115 |
| PSA 8 | $29.64 | −$17.64 | −$42.64 | −$143 |
Net = sale price − $22.28 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% | $99.33 | +$27.05 |
| 50% | $141 | +$68.99 |
| 75% | $183 | +$111 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 9%. 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 | $289 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $225 | −$63.85 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $135 | −$154 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $75.36 | −$214 | 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 Drew Doughty #220 — FAQ
Is Drew Doughty #220 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Drew Doughty #220 sells for $225 against $22.28 raw: a $203 spread, 10× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($57.39) 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 Drew Doughty #220 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Drew Doughty #220 (Hockey Cards 2008 Upper Deck) sells for about $225 versus $22.28 for a raw near-mint copy — a 10× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Drew Doughty #220?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $289, ahead of PSA 10 at $225. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Drew Doughty #220 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 Drew Doughty #220 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Drew Doughty #220 breaks even when it gems about 9% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $57.39).
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