Is Zach Benson #C239 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 6.0× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Zach Benson #C239 sells for $54.81 against $9.18 raw: a $45.63 spread, 6.0× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($27.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $9.18
- PSA 10
- $54.81
- PSA 9
- $27.00
- Gem premium
- 6.0×
- 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 | $54.81 | +$20.63 | −$4.37 | −$104 |
| PSA 9 | $27.00 | −$7.18 | −$32.18 | −$132 |
| PSA 8 | $24.25 | −$9.93 | −$34.93 | −$135 |
Net = sale price − $9.18 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% | $33.95 | −$25.23 |
| 50% | $40.91 | −$18.27 |
| 75% | $47.86 | −$11.32 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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 | $71.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $54.81 | −$16.19 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $48.55 | −$22.45 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $33.00 | −$38.00 | 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 Zach Benson #C239 — FAQ
Is Zach Benson #C239 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Zach Benson #C239 sells for $54.81 against $9.18 raw: a $45.63 spread, 6.0× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($27.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Zach Benson #C239 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Zach Benson #C239 (Hockey Cards 2023 Upper Deck UD Canvas) sells for about $54.81 versus $9.18 for a raw near-mint copy — a 6.0× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Zach Benson #C239?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $71.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $54.81. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Zach Benson #C239 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.
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