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Is Wyatt Johnston [Red] #DZ-81 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 9.7× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Wyatt Johnston [Red] #DZ-81 sells for $45.99 against $4.72 raw: a $41.27 spread, 9.7× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($23.38) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $4.72
- PSA 10
- $45.99
- PSA 9
- $23.38
- Gem premium
- 9.7×
- 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 | $45.99 | +$16.27 | −$8.73 | −$109 |
| PSA 9 | $23.38 | −$6.34 | −$31.34 | −$131 |
| PSA 8 | $8.74 | −$20.98 | −$45.98 | −$146 |
Net = sale price − $4.72 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% | $29.03 | −$25.69 |
| 50% | $34.69 | −$20.03 |
| 75% | $40.34 | −$14.38 |
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 | $60.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $45.99 | −$14.01 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $28.00 | −$32.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $28.00 | −$32.00 | 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 [Red] #DZ-81 — FAQ
Is Wyatt Johnston [Red] #DZ-81 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Wyatt Johnston [Red] #DZ-81 sells for $45.99 against $4.72 raw: a $41.27 spread, 9.7× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($23.38) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Wyatt Johnston [Red] #DZ-81 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Wyatt Johnston [Red] #DZ-81 (Hockey Cards 2022 Upper Deck Dazzlers) sells for about $45.99 versus $4.72 for a raw near-mint copy — a 9.7× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Wyatt Johnston [Red] #DZ-81?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $60.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $45.99. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Wyatt Johnston [Red] #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.
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