Is Jackson LaCombe #456 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Jackson LaCombe #456 sells for $134 against $6.50 raw: a $128 spread, 21× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($34.41) 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)
- $6.50
- PSA 10
- $134
- PSA 9
- $34.41
- Gem premium
- 21×
- 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 | $134 | +$103 | +$77.93 | −$22.07 |
| PSA 9 | $34.41 | +$2.91 | −$22.09 | −$122 |
| PSA 8 | $12.93 | −$18.57 | −$43.57 | −$144 |
Net = sale price − $6.50 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% | $59.41 | +$2.91 |
| 50% | $84.42 | +$27.92 |
| 75% | $109 | +$52.93 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 22%. 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 | $175 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $134 | −$40.57 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $52.51 | −$122 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $39.99 | −$135 | 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 Jackson LaCombe #456 — FAQ
Is Jackson LaCombe #456 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Jackson LaCombe #456 sells for $134 against $6.50 raw: a $128 spread, 21× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($34.41) 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 Jackson LaCombe #456 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Jackson LaCombe #456 (Hockey Cards 2023 Upper Deck) sells for about $134 versus $6.50 for a raw near-mint copy — a 21× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Jackson LaCombe #456?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $175, ahead of PSA 10 at $134. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Jackson LaCombe #456 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 Jackson LaCombe #456 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Jackson LaCombe #456 breaks even when it gems about 22% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $34.41).
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