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Is David Pastrnak [500] #PC-16 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 David Pastrnak [500] #PC-16 brings $40.00 versus $7.08 raw — a $32.92 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($18.22) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $7.08
- PSA 10
- $40.00
- PSA 9
- $18.22
- Gem premium
- 5.6×
- 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 | $40.00 | +$7.92 | −$17.08 | −$117 |
| PSA 9 | $18.22 | −$13.86 | −$38.86 | −$139 |
| PSA 8 | $10.60 | −$21.48 | −$46.48 | −$146 |
Net = sale price − $7.08 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% | $23.66 | −$33.41 |
| 50% | $29.11 | −$27.97 |
| 75% | $34.55 | −$22.52 |
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 | $52.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $40.00 | −$12.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $24.00 | −$28.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $24.00 | −$28.00 | 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 David Pastrnak [500] #PC-16 — FAQ
Is David Pastrnak [500] #PC-16 worth grading?
A PSA 10 David Pastrnak [500] #PC-16 brings $40.00 versus $7.08 raw — a $32.92 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($18.22) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 David Pastrnak [500] #PC-16 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 David Pastrnak [500] #PC-16 (Hockey Cards 2022 Upper Deck Population Count) sells for about $40.00 versus $7.08 for a raw near-mint copy — a 5.6× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for David Pastrnak [500] #PC-16?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $52.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $40.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does David Pastrnak [500] #PC-16 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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