Is Alex Newhook [Puzzle] #RTL-AN worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Alex Newhook [Puzzle] #RTL-AN brings $71.59 versus $25.58 raw — a $46.01 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($38.04) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $25.58
- PSA 10
- $71.59
- PSA 9
- $38.04
- Gem premium
- 2.8×
- 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 | $71.59 | +$21.01 | −$3.99 | −$104 |
| PSA 9 | $38.04 | −$12.54 | −$37.54 | −$138 |
| PSA 8 | $24.88 | −$25.70 | −$50.70 | −$151 |
Net = sale price − $25.58 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% | $46.43 | −$29.15 |
| 50% | $54.81 | −$20.77 |
| 75% | $63.20 | −$12.38 |
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 | $93.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $71.59 | −$21.41 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $43.00 | −$50.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $43.00 | −$50.00 | 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 Alex Newhook [Puzzle] #RTL-AN — FAQ
Is Alex Newhook [Puzzle] #RTL-AN worth grading?
A PSA 10 Alex Newhook [Puzzle] #RTL-AN brings $71.59 versus $25.58 raw — a $46.01 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($38.04) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Alex Newhook [Puzzle] #RTL-AN worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Alex Newhook [Puzzle] #RTL-AN (Hockey Cards 2021 Upper Deck Black Diamond Rookie Team Logo Jumbo Patches) sells for about $71.59 versus $25.58 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.8× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Alex Newhook [Puzzle] #RTL-AN?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $93.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $71.59. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Alex Newhook [Puzzle] #RTL-AN 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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