Is Connor Hellebuyck #C104 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Connor Hellebuyck #C104 sells for $183 against $34.07 raw: a $149 spread, 5.4× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($71.62) 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)
- $34.07
- PSA 10
- $183
- PSA 9
- $71.62
- Gem premium
- 5.4×
- 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 | $183 | +$124 | +$98.88 | −$1.12 |
| PSA 9 | $71.62 | +$12.55 | −$12.45 | −$112 |
| PSA 8 | $49.58 | −$9.49 | −$34.49 | −$134 |
Net = sale price − $34.07 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% | $99.45 | +$15.38 |
| 50% | $127 | +$43.22 |
| 75% | $155 | +$71.05 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 11%. 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 | $238 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $183 | −$55.05 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $110 | −$128 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $51.10 | −$187 | 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 | $183 | $110 | $238 | $51.10 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $81.82 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $71.62 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $49.58 |
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Grading Connor Hellebuyck #C104 — FAQ
Is Connor Hellebuyck #C104 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Connor Hellebuyck #C104 sells for $183 against $34.07 raw: a $149 spread, 5.4× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($71.62) 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 Connor Hellebuyck #C104 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Connor Hellebuyck #C104 (Hockey Cards 2015 Upper Deck Canvas) sells for about $183 versus $34.07 for a raw near-mint copy — a 5.4× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Connor Hellebuyck #C104?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $238, ahead of PSA 10 at $183. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Connor Hellebuyck #C104 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 Connor Hellebuyck #C104 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Connor Hellebuyck #C104 breaks even when it gems about 11% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $71.62).
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