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Is Luke Hughes [Outburst Red] #248 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Luke Hughes [Outburst Red] #248 sells for $1,752 against $1,074 raw: a $678 spread, 1.6× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($1,202) 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)
- $1,074
- PSA 10
- $1,752
- PSA 9
- $1,202
- Gem premium
- 1.6×
- 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 | $1,752 | +$653 | +$628 | +$528 |
| PSA 9 | $1,202 | +$103 | +$77.50 | −$22.50 |
| PSA 8 | $18.00 | −$1,081 | −$1,106 | −$1,206 |
Net = sale price − $1,074 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% | $1,339 | +$215 |
| 50% | $1,477 | +$353 |
| 75% | $1,614 | +$490 |
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 | $2,278 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $1,752 | −$526 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $1,051 | −$1,227 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $1,051 | −$1,227 | 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 [Outburst Red] #248 — FAQ
Is Luke Hughes [Outburst Red] #248 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Luke Hughes [Outburst Red] #248 sells for $1,752 against $1,074 raw: a $678 spread, 1.6× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($1,202) 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 [Outburst Red] #248 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Luke Hughes [Outburst Red] #248 (Hockey Cards 2023 Upper Deck) sells for about $1,752 versus $1,074 for a raw near-mint copy — a 1.6× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Luke Hughes [Outburst Red] #248?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $2,278, ahead of PSA 10 at $1,752. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Luke Hughes [Outburst Red] #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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