Is Mason McTavish #AR-MM worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Mason McTavish #AR-MM brings $102 versus $44.57 raw — a $57.52 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($58.79) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $44.57
- PSA 10
- $102
- PSA 9
- $58.79
- Gem premium
- 2.3×
- 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 | $102 | +$32.52 | +$7.52 | −$92.48 |
| PSA 9 | $58.79 | −$10.78 | −$35.78 | −$136 |
| PSA 8 | $39.62 | −$29.95 | −$54.95 | −$155 |
Net = sale price − $44.57 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% | $69.62 | −$24.95 |
| 50% | $80.44 | −$14.13 |
| 75% | $91.27 | −$3.30 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 83%. 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 | $133 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $102 | −$30.91 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $61.00 | −$72.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $61.00 | −$72.00 | 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 Mason McTavish #AR-MM — FAQ
Is Mason McTavish #AR-MM worth grading?
A PSA 10 Mason McTavish #AR-MM brings $102 versus $44.57 raw — a $57.52 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($58.79) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Mason McTavish #AR-MM worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Mason McTavish #AR-MM (Hockey Cards 2021 Upper Deck Premier Acetate Rookie Auto Patch) sells for about $102 versus $44.57 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.3× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Mason McTavish #AR-MM?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $133, ahead of PSA 10 at $102. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Mason McTavish #AR-MM 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 Mason McTavish #AR-MM break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Mason McTavish #AR-MM breaks even when it gems about 83% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $58.79).
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