Is Matthew Poitras [Clear Cut] #478 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Matthew Poitras [Clear Cut] #478 brings $169 versus $57.57 raw — a $112 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($64.76) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $57.57
- PSA 10
- $169
- PSA 9
- $64.76
- Gem premium
- 2.9×
- 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 | $169 | +$86.92 | +$61.92 | −$38.08 |
| PSA 9 | $64.76 | −$17.81 | −$42.81 | −$143 |
| PSA 8 | $52.88 | −$29.69 | −$54.69 | −$155 |
Net = sale price − $57.57 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% | $90.94 | −$16.63 |
| 50% | $117 | +$9.55 |
| 75% | $143 | +$35.74 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 41%. 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 | $220 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $169 | −$50.51 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $102 | −$118 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $102 | −$118 | 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 Matthew Poitras [Clear Cut] #478 — FAQ
Is Matthew Poitras [Clear Cut] #478 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Matthew Poitras [Clear Cut] #478 brings $169 versus $57.57 raw — a $112 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($64.76) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Matthew Poitras [Clear Cut] #478 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Matthew Poitras [Clear Cut] #478 (Hockey Cards 2023 Upper Deck) sells for about $169 versus $57.57 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.9× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Matthew Poitras [Clear Cut] #478?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $220, ahead of PSA 10 at $169. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Matthew Poitras [Clear Cut] #478 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 Matthew Poitras [Clear Cut] #478 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Matthew Poitras [Clear Cut] #478 breaks even when it gems about 41% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $64.76).
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