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Is Wyatt Johnston [Blue] #DZ-81 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Wyatt Johnston [Blue] #DZ-81 sells for $54.95 against $2.20 raw: a $52.75 spread, 25× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($28.99) 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)
- $2.20
- PSA 10
- $54.95
- PSA 9
- $28.99
- Gem premium
- 25×
- 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 | $54.95 | +$27.75 | +$2.75 | −$97.25 |
| PSA 9 | $28.99 | +$1.79 | −$23.21 | −$123 |
| PSA 8 | $6.74 | −$20.46 | −$45.46 | −$145 |
Net = sale price − $2.20 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% | $35.48 | −$16.72 |
| 50% | $41.97 | −$10.23 |
| 75% | $48.46 | −$3.74 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 89%. 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 | $71.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $54.95 | −$16.05 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $33.00 | −$38.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $33.00 | −$38.00 | 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 Wyatt Johnston [Blue] #DZ-81 — FAQ
Is Wyatt Johnston [Blue] #DZ-81 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Wyatt Johnston [Blue] #DZ-81 sells for $54.95 against $2.20 raw: a $52.75 spread, 25× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($28.99) 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 [Blue] #DZ-81 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Wyatt Johnston [Blue] #DZ-81 (Hockey Cards 2022 Upper Deck Dazzlers) sells for about $54.95 versus $2.20 for a raw near-mint copy — a 25× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Wyatt Johnston [Blue] #DZ-81?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $71.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $54.95. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Wyatt Johnston [Blue] #DZ-81 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 Wyatt Johnston [Blue] #DZ-81 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Wyatt Johnston [Blue] #DZ-81 breaks even when it gems about 89% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $28.99).
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