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Is Leon Draisaitl [Autograph] #277 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Leon Draisaitl [Autograph] #277 sells for $2,729 against $625 raw: a $2,104 spread, 4.4× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($726) 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)
- $625
- PSA 10
- $2,729
- PSA 9
- $726
- Gem premium
- 4.4×
- 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 | $2,729 | +$2,079 | +$2,054 | +$1,954 |
| PSA 9 | $726 | +$75.65 | +$50.65 | −$49.35 |
| PSA 8 | $485 | −$165 | −$190 | −$290 |
Net = sale price − $625 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% | $1,226 | +$551 |
| 50% | $1,727 | +$1,052 |
| 75% | $2,228 | +$1,553 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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 | $3,547 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $2,729 | −$818 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $1,637 | −$1,910 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $1,637 | −$1,910 | 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 [Autograph] #277 — FAQ
Is Leon Draisaitl [Autograph] #277 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Leon Draisaitl [Autograph] #277 sells for $2,729 against $625 raw: a $2,104 spread, 4.4× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($726) 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 [Autograph] #277 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Leon Draisaitl [Autograph] #277 (Hockey Cards 2014 SP Authentic) sells for about $2,729 versus $625 for a raw near-mint copy — a 4.4× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Leon Draisaitl [Autograph] #277?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $3,547, ahead of PSA 10 at $2,729. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Leon Draisaitl [Autograph] #277 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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