Is Colton Sissons #231 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 25× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Colton Sissons #231 sells for $43.38 against $1.72 raw: a $41.66 spread, 25× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($11.89) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $1.72
- PSA 10
- $43.38
- PSA 9
- $11.89
- Gem premium
- 25×
- As of
- Sep 2, 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 | $43.38 | +$16.66 | −$8.34 | −$108 |
| PSA 9 | $11.89 | −$14.83 | −$39.83 | −$140 |
| PSA 8 | $6.44 | −$20.28 | −$45.28 | −$145 |
Net = sale price − $1.72 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% | $19.76 | −$31.96 |
| 50% | $27.64 | −$24.08 |
| 75% | $35.51 | −$16.21 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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 | $56.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $43.38 | −$12.62 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $26.00 | −$30.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $26.00 | −$30.00 | 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 Colton Sissons #231 — FAQ
Is Colton Sissons #231 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Colton Sissons #231 sells for $43.38 against $1.72 raw: a $41.66 spread, 25× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($11.89) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Colton Sissons #231 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Colton Sissons #231 (Hockey Cards 2014 Upper Deck) sells for about $43.38 versus $1.72 for a raw near-mint copy — a 25× premium as of Sep 2, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Colton Sissons #231?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $56.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $43.38. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Colton Sissons #231 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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