Is Leon Draisaitl #159 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Leon Draisaitl #159 sells for $150 against $31.89 raw: a $118 spread, 4.7× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($58.40) 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)
- $31.89
- PSA 10
- $150
- PSA 9
- $58.40
- Gem premium
- 4.7×
- 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 | $150 | +$93.11 | +$68.11 | −$31.89 |
| PSA 9 | $58.40 | +$1.51 | −$23.49 | −$123 |
| PSA 8 | $54.93 | −$1.96 | −$26.96 | −$127 |
Net = sale price − $31.89 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% | $81.30 | −$0.59 |
| 50% | $104 | +$22.31 |
| 75% | $127 | +$45.21 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 26%. 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 | $195 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $150 | −$45.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $90.00 | −$105 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $90.00 | −$105 | 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 Leon Draisaitl #159 — FAQ
Is Leon Draisaitl #159 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Leon Draisaitl #159 sells for $150 against $31.89 raw: a $118 spread, 4.7× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($58.40) 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 Leon Draisaitl #159 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Leon Draisaitl #159 (Hockey Cards 2014 O-Pee-Chee Platinum) sells for about $150 versus $31.89 for a raw near-mint copy — a 4.7× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Leon Draisaitl #159?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $195, ahead of PSA 10 at $150. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Leon Draisaitl #159 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 Leon Draisaitl #159 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Leon Draisaitl #159 breaks even when it gems about 26% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $58.40).
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