Is John Jason Peterka #C385 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 6.8× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 John Jason Peterka #C385 sells for $54.45 against $7.99 raw: a $46.46 spread, 6.8× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($7.26) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $7.99
- PSA 10
- $54.45
- PSA 9
- $7.26
- Gem premium
- 6.8×
- 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 | $54.45 | +$21.46 | −$3.54 | −$104 |
| PSA 9 | $7.26 | −$25.73 | −$50.73 | −$151 |
| PSA 8 | $1.85 | −$31.14 | −$56.14 | −$156 |
Net = sale price − $7.99 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% | $19.06 | −$38.93 |
| 50% | $30.86 | −$27.13 |
| 75% | $42.65 | −$15.34 |
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 | $71.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $54.45 | −$16.55 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $33.00 | −$38.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $27.00 | −$44.00 | 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 John Jason Peterka #C385 — FAQ
Is John Jason Peterka #C385 worth grading?
A PSA 10 John Jason Peterka #C385 sells for $54.45 against $7.99 raw: a $46.46 spread, 6.8× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($7.26) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 John Jason Peterka #C385 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 John Jason Peterka #C385 (Hockey Cards 2021 Upper Deck UD Canvas) sells for about $54.45 versus $7.99 for a raw near-mint copy — a 6.8× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for John Jason Peterka #C385?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $71.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $54.45. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does John Jason Peterka #C385 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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