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Is Luke Hughes [Deluxe] #248 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Luke Hughes [Deluxe] #248 sells for $319 against $46.57 raw: a $272 spread, 6.8× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($124) 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)
- $46.57
- PSA 10
- $319
- PSA 9
- $124
- Gem premium
- 6.8×
- 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 | $319 | +$247 | +$222 | +$122 |
| PSA 9 | $124 | +$52.12 | +$27.12 | −$72.88 |
| PSA 8 | $45.02 | −$26.55 | −$51.55 | −$152 |
Net = sale price − $46.57 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% | $172 | +$75.84 |
| 50% | $221 | +$125 |
| 75% | $270 | +$173 |
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 | $414 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $319 | −$95.44 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $191 | −$223 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $191 | −$223 | 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 Luke Hughes [Deluxe] #248 — FAQ
Is Luke Hughes [Deluxe] #248 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Luke Hughes [Deluxe] #248 sells for $319 against $46.57 raw: a $272 spread, 6.8× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($124) 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 Luke Hughes [Deluxe] #248 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Luke Hughes [Deluxe] #248 (Hockey Cards 2023 Upper Deck) sells for about $319 versus $46.57 for a raw near-mint copy — a 6.8× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Luke Hughes [Deluxe] #248?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $414, ahead of PSA 10 at $319. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Luke Hughes [Deluxe] #248 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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