Is Lukas Reichel #235 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Lukas Reichel #235 brings $28.91 versus $1.84 raw — a $27.07 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($7.99) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $1.84
- PSA 10
- $28.91
- PSA 9
- $7.99
- Gem premium
- 16×
- 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 — PSA 10 | $28.91 | +$2.07 | −$22.93 | −$123 |
| PSA 9 | $7.99 | −$18.85 | −$43.85 | −$144 |
| PSA 8 | $4.45 | −$22.39 | −$47.39 | −$147 |
Net = sale price − $1.84 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% | $13.22 | −$38.62 |
| 50% | $18.45 | −$33.39 |
| 75% | $23.68 | −$28.16 |
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 | $38.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $28.91 | −$9.09 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $15.50 | −$22.50 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $14.50 | −$23.50 | 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 Lukas Reichel #235 — FAQ
Is Lukas Reichel #235 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Lukas Reichel #235 brings $28.91 versus $1.84 raw — a $27.07 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($7.99) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Lukas Reichel #235 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Lukas Reichel #235 (Hockey Cards 2022 Upper Deck) sells for about $28.91 versus $1.84 for a raw near-mint copy — a 16× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Lukas Reichel #235?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $38.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $28.91. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Lukas Reichel #235 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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