Is David Pastrnak #6 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 David Pastrnak #6 brings $77.60 versus $26.32 raw — a $51.28 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($42.10) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $26.32
- PSA 10
- $77.60
- PSA 9
- $42.10
- Gem premium
- 2.9×
- 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 | $77.60 | +$26.28 | +$1.28 | −$98.72 |
| PSA 9 | $42.10 | −$9.22 | −$34.22 | −$134 |
| PSA 8 | $27.76 | −$23.56 | −$48.56 | −$149 |
Net = sale price − $26.32 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% | $50.98 | −$25.34 |
| 50% | $59.85 | −$16.47 |
| 75% | $68.72 | −$7.60 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 96%. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses — measure it before you decide.
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 | $101 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $77.60 | −$23.40 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $47.00 | −$54.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $47.00 | −$54.00 | 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 #6 — FAQ
Is David Pastrnak #6 worth grading?
A PSA 10 David Pastrnak #6 brings $77.60 versus $26.32 raw — a $51.28 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($42.10) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 David Pastrnak #6 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 David Pastrnak #6 (Hockey Cards 2021 SP Game Used Embroidered in History) sells for about $77.60 versus $26.32 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.9× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for David Pastrnak #6?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $101, ahead of PSA 10 at $77.60. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does David Pastrnak #6 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.
What gem rate makes grading David Pastrnak #6 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting David Pastrnak #6 breaks even when it gems about 96% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $42.10).
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