Is Connor Bedard #UD3-3 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 15× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Connor Bedard #UD3-3 sells for $50.00 against $3.39 raw: a $46.61 spread, 15× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($18.02) 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)
- $3.39
- PSA 10
- $50.00
- PSA 9
- $18.02
- Gem premium
- 15×
- 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 | $50.00 | +$21.61 | −$3.39 | −$103 |
| PSA 9 | $18.02 | −$10.37 | −$35.37 | −$135 |
| PSA 8 | $16.50 | −$11.89 | −$36.89 | −$137 |
Net = sale price − $3.39 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% | $26.02 | −$27.38 |
| 50% | $34.01 | −$19.38 |
| 75% | $42.01 | −$11.38 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SGC 10 | $70.00 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| BGS 10 | $65.00 | −$5.00 | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $50.00 | −$20.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $30.00 | −$40.00 | 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 Connor Bedard #UD3-3 — FAQ
Is Connor Bedard #UD3-3 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Connor Bedard #UD3-3 sells for $50.00 against $3.39 raw: a $46.61 spread, 15× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($18.02) 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 Connor Bedard #UD3-3 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Connor Bedard #UD3-3 (Hockey Cards 2023 Upper Deck UD3) sells for about $50.00 versus $3.39 for a raw near-mint copy — a 15× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Connor Bedard #UD3-3?
By resale value, SGC 10 leads at $70.00, ahead of BGS 10 at $65.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Connor Bedard #UD3-3 need for a SGC 10?
SGC publishes 55/45 front and 75/25 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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