Is Colton Sissons [Limited Autograph Patch] #271 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Colton Sissons [Limited Autograph Patch] #271 brings $46.03 versus $6.53 raw — a $39.50 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($18.76) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $6.53
- PSA 10
- $46.03
- PSA 9
- $18.76
- Gem premium
- 7.0×
- 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 | $46.03 | +$14.50 | −$10.50 | −$111 |
| PSA 9 | $18.76 | −$12.77 | −$37.77 | −$138 |
| PSA 8 | $11.70 | −$19.83 | −$44.83 | −$145 |
Net = sale price − $6.53 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% | $25.58 | −$30.95 |
| 50% | $32.40 | −$24.13 |
| 75% | $39.21 | −$17.32 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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 | $60.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $46.03 | −$13.97 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $28.00 | −$32.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $28.00 | −$32.00 | 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 | $46.03 | $28.00 | $60.00 | $28.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $31.44 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $18.76 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $11.70 |
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Grading Colton Sissons [Limited Autograph Patch] #271 — FAQ
Is Colton Sissons [Limited Autograph Patch] #271 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Colton Sissons [Limited Autograph Patch] #271 brings $46.03 versus $6.53 raw — a $39.50 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($18.76) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Colton Sissons [Limited Autograph Patch] #271 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Colton Sissons [Limited Autograph Patch] #271 (Hockey Cards 2014 SP Authentic) sells for about $46.03 versus $6.53 for a raw near-mint copy — a 7.0× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Colton Sissons [Limited Autograph Patch] #271?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $60.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $46.03. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Colton Sissons [Limited Autograph Patch] #271 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.
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