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Is Connor Bedard [Clear Cut] #451 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Connor Bedard [Clear Cut] #451 brings $3,509 versus $1,650 raw — a $1,859 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($1,515) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $1,650
- PSA 10
- $3,509
- PSA 9
- $1,515
- Gem premium
- 2.1×
- 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 | $3,509 | +$1,834 | +$1,809 | +$1,709 |
| PSA 9 | $1,515 | −$160 | −$185 | −$285 |
| PSA 8 | $968 | −$707 | −$732 | −$832 |
Net = sale price − $1,650 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% | $2,014 | +$314 |
| 50% | $2,512 | +$812 |
| 75% | $3,010 | +$1,310 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 9%. 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 | $4,561 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $3,509 | −$1,052 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $2,105 | −$2,456 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $2,105 | −$2,456 | 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 Connor Bedard [Clear Cut] #451 — FAQ
Is Connor Bedard [Clear Cut] #451 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Connor Bedard [Clear Cut] #451 brings $3,509 versus $1,650 raw — a $1,859 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($1,515) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 Connor Bedard [Clear Cut] #451 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Connor Bedard [Clear Cut] #451 (Hockey Cards 2023 Upper Deck) sells for about $3,509 versus $1,650 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.1× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Connor Bedard [Clear Cut] #451?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $4,561, ahead of PSA 10 at $3,509. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Connor Bedard [Clear Cut] #451 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 Connor Bedard [Clear Cut] #451 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Connor Bedard [Clear Cut] #451 breaks even when it gems about 9% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $1,515).
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