Is Johnny Gaudreau #C96 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Johnny Gaudreau #C96 brings $127 versus $49.49 raw — a $77.60 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($62.98) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $49.49
- PSA 10
- $127
- PSA 9
- $62.98
- Gem premium
- 2.6×
- 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 | $127 | +$52.60 | +$27.60 | −$72.40 |
| PSA 9 | $62.98 | −$11.51 | −$36.51 | −$137 |
| PSA 8 | $46.48 | −$28.01 | −$53.01 | −$153 |
Net = sale price − $49.49 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% | $79.01 | −$20.48 |
| 50% | $95.03 | −$4.46 |
| 75% | $111 | +$11.57 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 57%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $127 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| BGS 10 | $109 | −$17.71 | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| SGC 10 | $82.57 | −$44.52 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $76.00 | −$51.09 | 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 Johnny Gaudreau #C96 — FAQ
Is Johnny Gaudreau #C96 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Johnny Gaudreau #C96 brings $127 versus $49.49 raw — a $77.60 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($62.98) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Johnny Gaudreau #C96 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Johnny Gaudreau #C96 (Hockey Cards 2014 Upper Deck Canvas) sells for about $127 versus $49.49 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.6× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Johnny Gaudreau #C96?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $127, ahead of BGS 10 at $109. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Johnny Gaudreau #C96 need for a PSA 10?
PSA publishes 55/45 front and 75/25 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 Johnny Gaudreau #C96 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Johnny Gaudreau #C96 breaks even when it gems about 57% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $62.98).
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