Is Dylan DeMelo [Autograph] #248 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Dylan DeMelo [Autograph] #248 brings $40.27 versus $6.34 raw — a $33.93 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($16.61) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $6.34
- PSA 10
- $40.27
- PSA 9
- $16.61
- Gem premium
- 6.4×
- 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 | $40.27 | +$8.93 | −$16.07 | −$116 |
| PSA 9 | $16.61 | −$14.73 | −$39.73 | −$140 |
| PSA 8 | $10.13 | −$21.21 | −$46.21 | −$146 |
Net = sale price − $6.34 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% | $22.52 | −$33.81 |
| 50% | $28.44 | −$27.90 |
| 75% | $34.36 | −$21.98 |
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 | $52.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $40.27 | −$11.73 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $24.00 | −$28.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $24.00 | −$28.00 | 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.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA | CGC | BGS | SGC | Graded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $40.27 | $24.00 | $52.00 | $24.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $28.79 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $16.61 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $10.13 |
Run your own numbers
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Grading Dylan DeMelo [Autograph] #248 — FAQ
Is Dylan DeMelo [Autograph] #248 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Dylan DeMelo [Autograph] #248 brings $40.27 versus $6.34 raw — a $33.93 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($16.61) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Dylan DeMelo [Autograph] #248 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Dylan DeMelo [Autograph] #248 (Hockey Cards 2015 SP Authentic) sells for about $40.27 versus $6.34 for a raw near-mint copy — a 6.4× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Dylan DeMelo [Autograph] #248?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $52.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $40.27. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Dylan DeMelo [Autograph] #248 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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