Is Auston Matthews #5 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Auston Matthews #5 brings $225 versus $98.81 raw — a $126 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($82.38) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $98.81
- PSA 10
- $225
- PSA 9
- $82.38
- Gem premium
- 2.3×
- 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 | $225 | +$101 | +$75.69 | −$24.31 |
| PSA 9 | $82.38 | −$41.43 | −$66.43 | −$166 |
Net = sale price − $98.81 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% | $118 | −$30.90 |
| 50% | $153 | +$4.63 |
| 75% | $189 | +$40.16 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 47%. 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 | $292 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $225 | −$67.50 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $135 | −$157 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $135 | −$157 | 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 Auston Matthews #5 — FAQ
Is Auston Matthews #5 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Auston Matthews #5 brings $225 versus $98.81 raw — a $126 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($82.38) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 Auston Matthews #5 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Auston Matthews #5 (Hockey Cards 2021 Skybox Metal Universe Jambalaya) sells for about $225 versus $98.81 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.3× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Auston Matthews #5?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $292, ahead of PSA 10 at $225. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Auston Matthews #5 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 Auston Matthews #5 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Auston Matthews #5 breaks even when it gems about 47% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $82.38).
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