Is Mikko Rantanen [Retro] #U49 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 22× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Mikko Rantanen [Retro] #U49 sells for $52.53 against $2.42 raw: a $50.11 spread, 22× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($12.54) 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)
- $2.42
- PSA 10
- $52.53
- PSA 9
- $12.54
- Gem premium
- 22×
- 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 | $52.53 | +$25.11 | +$0.11 | −$99.89 |
| PSA 9 | $12.54 | −$14.88 | −$39.88 | −$140 |
| PSA 8 | $6.97 | −$20.45 | −$45.45 | −$145 |
Net = sale price − $2.42 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% | $22.54 | −$29.88 |
| 50% | $32.53 | −$19.89 |
| 75% | $42.53 | −$9.89 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 100%. 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 | $68.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $52.53 | −$15.47 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $32.00 | −$36.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $32.00 | −$36.00 | 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 Mikko Rantanen [Retro] #U49 — FAQ
Is Mikko Rantanen [Retro] #U49 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Mikko Rantanen [Retro] #U49 sells for $52.53 against $2.42 raw: a $50.11 spread, 22× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($12.54) 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 Mikko Rantanen [Retro] #U49 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Mikko Rantanen [Retro] #U49 (Hockey Cards 2015 O-Pee-Chee Update) sells for about $52.53 versus $2.42 for a raw near-mint copy — a 22× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Mikko Rantanen [Retro] #U49?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $68.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $52.53. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Mikko Rantanen [Retro] #U49 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 Mikko Rantanen [Retro] #U49 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Mikko Rantanen [Retro] #U49 breaks even when it gems about 100% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $12.54).
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