Is Matthew Knies #222 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Matthew Knies #222 sells for $200 against $22.89 raw: a $177 spread, 8.7× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($54.10) 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)
- $22.89
- PSA 10
- $200
- PSA 9
- $54.10
- Gem premium
- 8.7×
- 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 | $200 | +$152 | +$127 | +$26.94 |
| PSA 9 | $54.10 | +$6.21 | −$18.79 | −$119 |
| PSA 8 | $24.14 | −$23.75 | −$48.75 | −$149 |
Net = sale price − $22.89 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% | $90.53 | +$17.64 |
| 50% | $127 | +$54.08 |
| 75% | $163 | +$90.51 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 13%. 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 | $260 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $200 | −$60.17 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $114 | −$146 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $69.15 | −$191 | 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 Matthew Knies #222 — FAQ
Is Matthew Knies #222 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Matthew Knies #222 sells for $200 against $22.89 raw: a $177 spread, 8.7× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($54.10) 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 Matthew Knies #222 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Matthew Knies #222 (Hockey Cards 2023 Upper Deck) sells for about $200 versus $22.89 for a raw near-mint copy — a 8.7× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Matthew Knies #222?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $260, ahead of PSA 10 at $200. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Matthew Knies #222 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 Matthew Knies #222 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Matthew Knies #222 breaks even when it gems about 13% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $54.10).
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