Is Wyatt Johnston [High Gloss] #459 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Wyatt Johnston [High Gloss] #459 sells for $6,201 against $1,425 raw: a $4,776 spread, 4.4× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($3,647) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $1,425
- PSA 10
- $6,201
- PSA 9
- $3,647
- Gem premium
- 4.4×
- As of
- Sep 3, 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 | $6,201 | +$4,751 | +$4,726 | +$4,626 |
| PSA 9 | $3,647 | +$2,197 | +$2,172 | +$2,072 |
| PSA 8 | $1,759 | +$309 | +$284 | +$184 |
Net = sale price − $1,425 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% | $4,286 | +$2,811 |
| 50% | $4,924 | +$3,449 |
| 75% | $5,563 | +$4,088 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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 | $8,062 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $6,201 | −$1,861 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $3,721 | −$4,341 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $3,721 | −$4,341 | 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 Wyatt Johnston [High Gloss] #459 — FAQ
Is Wyatt Johnston [High Gloss] #459 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Wyatt Johnston [High Gloss] #459 sells for $6,201 against $1,425 raw: a $4,776 spread, 4.4× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($3,647) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Wyatt Johnston [High Gloss] #459 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Wyatt Johnston [High Gloss] #459 (Hockey Cards 2022 Upper Deck) sells for about $6,201 versus $1,425 for a raw near-mint copy — a 4.4× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Wyatt Johnston [High Gloss] #459?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $8,062, ahead of PSA 10 at $6,201. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Wyatt Johnston [High Gloss] #459 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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