Is Martin St. Louis #DC-MS worth grading?
Hockey · Hockey Cards 2020 Upper Deck Day With the Cup Signatures · full price guide →
Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Martin St. Louis #DC-MS brings $90.82 versus $45.00 raw — a $45.82 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($57.09) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $45.00
- PSA 10
- $90.82
- PSA 9
- $57.09
- Gem premium
- 2.0×
- 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 | $90.82 | +$20.82 | −$4.18 | −$104 |
| PSA 9 | $57.09 | −$12.91 | −$37.91 | −$138 |
| PSA 8 | $39.58 | −$30.42 | −$55.42 | −$155 |
Net = sale price − $45.00 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% | $65.52 | −$29.48 |
| 50% | $73.95 | −$21.05 |
| 75% | $82.39 | −$12.61 |
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 | $118 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $90.82 | −$27.18 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $54.00 | −$64.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $54.00 | −$64.00 | 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.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →Swipe the table for the other grading companies →
Run your own numbers
Should I pay this?
Enter the seller’s asking price to see your net outcome per grade.
Other 2020 Upper Deck Day With the Cup Signatures cards worth checking
Full set checklist →
Grading Martin St. Louis #DC-MS — FAQ
Is Martin St. Louis #DC-MS worth grading?
A PSA 10 Martin St. Louis #DC-MS brings $90.82 versus $45.00 raw — a $45.82 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($57.09) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Martin St. Louis #DC-MS worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Martin St. Louis #DC-MS (Hockey Cards 2020 Upper Deck Day With the Cup Signatures) sells for about $90.82 versus $45.00 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.0× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Martin St. Louis #DC-MS?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $118, ahead of PSA 10 at $90.82. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Martin St. Louis #DC-MS 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.
Best on iPhone & Android
Check your hockey card in the Midpoint app
Scan with your camera to measure centering to the millimeter, get an AI grade with corner and edge close-ups, see what your copy is worth, and track it in your portfolio. Free to start.
