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Is Leo Carlsson [Clear Cut] #468 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Leo Carlsson [Clear Cut] #468 brings $356 versus $256 raw — a $99.71 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($220) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $256
- PSA 10
- $356
- PSA 9
- $220
- Gem premium
- 1.4×
- 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 | $356 | +$74.71 | +$49.71 | −$50.29 |
| PSA 9 | $220 | −$61.32 | −$86.32 | −$186 |
| PSA 8 | $75.54 | −$206 | −$231 | −$331 |
Net = sale price − $256 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% | $254 | −$52.31 |
| 50% | $288 | −$18.31 |
| 75% | $322 | +$15.70 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 63%. 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 | $463 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $356 | −$107 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $214 | −$249 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $214 | −$249 | 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 Leo Carlsson [Clear Cut] #468 — FAQ
Is Leo Carlsson [Clear Cut] #468 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Leo Carlsson [Clear Cut] #468 brings $356 versus $256 raw — a $99.71 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($220) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 Leo Carlsson [Clear Cut] #468 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Leo Carlsson [Clear Cut] #468 (Hockey Cards 2023 Upper Deck) sells for about $356 versus $256 for a raw near-mint copy — a 1.4× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Leo Carlsson [Clear Cut] #468?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $463, ahead of PSA 10 at $356. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Leo Carlsson [Clear Cut] #468 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 Leo Carlsson [Clear Cut] #468 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Leo Carlsson [Clear Cut] #468 breaks even when it gems about 63% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $220).
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