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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 $1,583 against $573 raw: a $1,011 spread, 2.8× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($675) 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)
- $573
- PSA 10
- $1,583
- PSA 9
- $675
- Gem premium
- 2.8×
- 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 | $1,583 | +$986 | +$961 | +$861 |
| PSA 9 | $675 | +$77.40 | +$52.40 | −$47.60 |
| PSA 8 | $583 | −$14.63 | −$39.63 | −$140 |
Net = sale price − $573 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% | $902 | +$279 |
| 50% | $1,129 | +$506 |
| 75% | $1,356 | +$734 |
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 | $2,058 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $1,583 | −$475 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $950 | −$1,108 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $765 | −$1,293 | 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 | $1,583 | $950 | $2,058 | $765 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $778 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $675 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $583 |
Run your own numbers
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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 $1,583 against $573 raw: a $1,011 spread, 2.8× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($675) 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 $1,583 versus $573 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.8× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for David Pastrnak [Autograph] #282?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $2,058, ahead of PSA 10 at $1,583. 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.
Is your hockey card centered well enough to grade?
Centering makes or breaks a PSA 10. Scan any card with Midpoint to measure its exact centering, get a grade estimate, and see what your copy is actually worth.
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