Is Matthew Tkachuk #A-MT worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Matthew Tkachuk #A-MT brings $68.57 versus $24.04 raw — a $44.53 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($36.32) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $24.04
- PSA 10
- $68.57
- PSA 9
- $36.32
- 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 | $68.57 | +$19.53 | −$5.47 | −$105 |
| PSA 9 | $36.32 | −$12.72 | −$37.72 | −$138 |
| PSA 8 | $23.68 | −$25.36 | −$50.36 | −$150 |
Net = sale price − $24.04 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% | $44.38 | −$29.66 |
| 50% | $52.44 | −$21.60 |
| 75% | $60.51 | −$13.53 |
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 | $89.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $68.57 | −$20.43 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $41.00 | −$48.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $41.00 | −$48.00 | 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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Is Matthew Tkachuk #A-MT worth grading?
A PSA 10 Matthew Tkachuk #A-MT brings $68.57 versus $24.04 raw — a $44.53 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($36.32) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Matthew Tkachuk #A-MT worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Matthew Tkachuk #A-MT (Hockey Cards 2021 Upper Deck Synergy Autographs) sells for about $68.57 versus $24.04 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.9× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Matthew Tkachuk #A-MT?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $89.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $68.57. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Matthew Tkachuk #A-MT 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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