Is Zach Benson [Gold Glitter Bomb] #115 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 5.6× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Zach Benson [Gold Glitter Bomb] #115 sells for $69.12 against $12.27 raw: a $56.85 spread, 5.6× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($26.64) 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)
- $12.27
- PSA 10
- $69.12
- PSA 9
- $26.64
- Gem premium
- 5.6×
- 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 | $69.12 | +$31.85 | +$6.85 | −$93.15 |
| PSA 9 | $26.64 | −$10.63 | −$35.63 | −$136 |
| PSA 8 | $15.33 | −$21.94 | −$46.94 | −$147 |
Net = sale price − $12.27 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% | $37.26 | −$25.01 |
| 50% | $47.88 | −$14.39 |
| 75% | $58.50 | −$3.77 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 84%. 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 | $90.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $69.12 | −$20.88 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $41.00 | −$49.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $41.00 | −$49.00 | 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 [Gold Glitter Bomb] #115 — FAQ
Is Zach Benson [Gold Glitter Bomb] #115 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Zach Benson [Gold Glitter Bomb] #115 sells for $69.12 against $12.27 raw: a $56.85 spread, 5.6× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($26.64) 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 [Gold Glitter Bomb] #115 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Zach Benson [Gold Glitter Bomb] #115 (Hockey Cards 2023 Upper Deck Allure) sells for about $69.12 versus $12.27 for a raw near-mint copy — a 5.6× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Zach Benson [Gold Glitter Bomb] #115?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $90.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $69.12. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Zach Benson [Gold Glitter Bomb] #115 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 Zach Benson [Gold Glitter Bomb] #115 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Zach Benson [Gold Glitter Bomb] #115 breaks even when it gems about 84% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $26.64).
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