Is Victor Hedman #202 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Victor Hedman #202 sells for $219 against $26.78 raw: a $192 spread, 8.2× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($53.16) 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)
- $26.78
- PSA 10
- $219
- PSA 9
- $53.16
- Gem premium
- 8.2×
- 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 | $219 | +$167 | +$142 | +$42.09 |
| PSA 9 | $53.16 | +$1.38 | −$23.62 | −$124 |
| PSA 8 | $27.00 | −$24.78 | −$49.78 | −$150 |
Net = sale price − $26.78 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% | $94.59 | +$17.81 |
| 50% | $136 | +$59.23 |
| 75% | $177 | +$101 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 14%. 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 | $1,630 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $219 | −$1,411 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $131 | −$1,499 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $131 | −$1,499 | 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 | $219 | $131 | $1,630 | $131 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $88.15 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $53.16 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $27.00 |
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Grading Victor Hedman #202 — FAQ
Is Victor Hedman #202 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Victor Hedman #202 sells for $219 against $26.78 raw: a $192 spread, 8.2× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($53.16) 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 Victor Hedman #202 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Victor Hedman #202 (Hockey Cards 2009 Upper Deck) sells for about $219 versus $26.78 for a raw near-mint copy — a 8.2× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Victor Hedman #202?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $1,630, ahead of PSA 10 at $219. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Victor Hedman #202 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 Victor Hedman #202 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Victor Hedman #202 breaks even when it gems about 14% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $53.16).
Is your hockey card centered well enough to grade?
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