Is Alex Vlasic #FWAP-AV worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Alex Vlasic #FWAP-AV brings $155 versus $62.35 raw — a $92.20 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($82.33) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $62.35
- PSA 10
- $155
- PSA 9
- $82.33
- Gem premium
- 2.5×
- 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 | $155 | +$67.20 | +$42.20 | −$57.80 |
| PSA 9 | $82.33 | −$5.02 | −$30.02 | −$130 |
| PSA 8 | $54.33 | −$33.02 | −$58.02 | −$158 |
Net = sale price − $62.35 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% | $100 | −$11.96 |
| 50% | $118 | +$6.09 |
| 75% | $136 | +$24.15 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 42%. 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 | $201 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $155 | −$46.45 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $93.00 | −$108 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $93.00 | −$108 | 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 Alex Vlasic #FWAP-AV — FAQ
Is Alex Vlasic #FWAP-AV worth grading?
A PSA 10 Alex Vlasic #FWAP-AV brings $155 versus $62.35 raw — a $92.20 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($82.33) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Alex Vlasic #FWAP-AV worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Alex Vlasic #FWAP-AV (Hockey Cards 2022 SP Authentic Future Watch Autograph Patch) sells for about $155 versus $62.35 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.5× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Alex Vlasic #FWAP-AV?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $201, ahead of PSA 10 at $155. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Alex Vlasic #FWAP-AV 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 Alex Vlasic #FWAP-AV break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Alex Vlasic #FWAP-AV breaks even when it gems about 42% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $82.33).
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