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Is David Pastrnak [Autograph] #282 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 David Pastrnak [Autograph] #282 sells for $1,800 against $594 raw: a $1,206 spread, 3.0× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($681) 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)
- $594
- PSA 10
- $1,800
- PSA 9
- $681
- Gem premium
- 3.0×
- 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 | $1,800 | +$1,181 | +$1,156 | +$1,056 |
| PSA 9 | $681 | +$61.76 | +$36.76 | −$63.24 |
| PSA 8 | $553 | −$65.51 | −$90.51 | −$191 |
Net = sale price − $594 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% | $961 | +$317 |
| 50% | $1,240 | +$596 |
| 75% | $1,520 | +$876 |
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 | $2,340 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $1,800 | −$540 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $1,080 | −$1,260 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $757 | −$1,583 | 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 David Pastrnak [Autograph] #282 — FAQ
Is David Pastrnak [Autograph] #282 worth grading?
A PSA 10 David Pastrnak [Autograph] #282 sells for $1,800 against $594 raw: a $1,206 spread, 3.0× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($681) 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 David Pastrnak [Autograph] #282 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 David Pastrnak [Autograph] #282 (Hockey Cards 2014 SP Authentic) sells for about $1,800 versus $594 for a raw near-mint copy — a 3.0× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for David Pastrnak [Autograph] #282?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $2,340, ahead of PSA 10 at $1,800. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does David Pastrnak [Autograph] #282 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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