Is Kristopher Letang #148 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Kristopher Letang #148 sells for $149 against $7.04 raw: a $142 spread, 21× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($48.77) 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)
- $7.04
- Grade 9.5
- $149
- PSA 9
- $48.77
- Gem premium
- 21×
- As of
- Sep 3, 2026
Break-even by outcome and fee
| If it comes back… | Sells for | Economy / bulk (~$25.00) | Standard (~$50.00) | Express (~$150) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gem — Grade 9.5 | $149 | +$117 | +$91.96 | −$8.04 |
| PSA 9 | $48.77 | +$16.73 | −$8.27 | −$108 |
Net = sale price − $7.04 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% | $73.83 | +$16.79 |
| 50% | $98.89 | +$41.84 |
| 75% | $124 | +$66.90 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 8%. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses — measure it before you decide.
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Grading Kristopher Letang #148 — FAQ
Is Kristopher Letang #148 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Kristopher Letang #148 sells for $149 against $7.04 raw: a $142 spread, 21× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($48.77) 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.
What gem rate makes grading Kristopher Letang #148 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Kristopher Letang #148 breaks even when it gems about 8% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $48.77).
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