Is Matthew Knies #W-MN worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Matthew Knies #W-MN brings $90.88 versus $39.12 raw — a $51.76 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($60.95) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $39.12
- PSA 10
- $90.88
- PSA 9
- $60.95
- Gem premium
- 2.3×
- 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 | $90.88 | +$26.76 | +$1.76 | −$98.24 |
| PSA 9 | $60.95 | −$3.17 | −$28.17 | −$128 |
| PSA 8 | $37.37 | −$26.75 | −$51.75 | −$152 |
Net = sale price − $39.12 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% | $68.43 | −$20.69 |
| 50% | $75.91 | −$13.21 |
| 75% | $83.40 | −$5.72 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 94%. 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 | $118 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $90.88 | −$27.12 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $55.00 | −$63.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $55.00 | −$63.00 | 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 Matthew Knies #W-MN — FAQ
Is Matthew Knies #W-MN worth grading?
A PSA 10 Matthew Knies #W-MN brings $90.88 versus $39.12 raw — a $51.76 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($60.95) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Matthew Knies #W-MN worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Matthew Knies #W-MN (Hockey Cards 2023 O-Pee-Chee Wood) sells for about $90.88 versus $39.12 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.3× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Matthew Knies #W-MN?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $118, ahead of PSA 10 at $90.88. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Matthew Knies #W-MN 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 Knies #W-MN break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Matthew Knies #W-MN breaks even when it gems about 94% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $60.95).
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