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Is Aaron Ekblad [Autograph] #309 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Aaron Ekblad [Autograph] #309 sells for $145 against $23.73 raw: a $121 spread, 6.1× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($61.11) 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)
- $23.73
- PSA 10
- $145
- PSA 9
- $61.11
- Gem premium
- 6.1×
- 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 | $145 | +$96.41 | +$71.41 | −$28.59 |
| PSA 9 | $61.11 | +$12.38 | −$12.62 | −$113 |
| PSA 8 | $17.50 | −$31.23 | −$56.23 | −$156 |
Net = sale price − $23.73 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% | $82.12 | +$8.39 |
| 50% | $103 | +$29.39 |
| 75% | $124 | +$50.40 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 15%. 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 | $189 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $145 | −$43.86 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $87.00 | −$102 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $87.00 | −$102 | 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 Aaron Ekblad [Autograph] #309 — FAQ
Is Aaron Ekblad [Autograph] #309 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Aaron Ekblad [Autograph] #309 sells for $145 against $23.73 raw: a $121 spread, 6.1× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($61.11) 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 Aaron Ekblad [Autograph] #309 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Aaron Ekblad [Autograph] #309 (Hockey Cards 2014 SP Authentic) sells for about $145 versus $23.73 for a raw near-mint copy — a 6.1× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Aaron Ekblad [Autograph] #309?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $189, ahead of PSA 10 at $145. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Aaron Ekblad [Autograph] #309 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 Aaron Ekblad [Autograph] #309 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Aaron Ekblad [Autograph] #309 breaks even when it gems about 15% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $61.11).
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