Is Connor Bedard [Red] #IB-5 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Connor Bedard [Red] #IB-5 brings $213 versus $109 raw — a $103 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($104) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $109
- PSA 10
- $213
- PSA 9
- $104
- Gem premium
- 1.9×
- 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 | $213 | +$78.27 | +$53.27 | −$46.73 |
| PSA 9 | $104 | −$29.98 | −$54.98 | −$155 |
| PSA 8 | $100 | −$34.28 | −$59.28 | −$159 |
Net = sale price − $109 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% | $131 | −$27.92 |
| 50% | $158 | −$0.85 |
| 75% | $185 | +$26.21 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 51%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SGC 10 | $295 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| BGS 10 | $276 | −$18.89 | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $213 | −$82.34 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $128 | −$167 | 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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Full set checklist →Grading Connor Bedard [Red] #IB-5 — FAQ
Is Connor Bedard [Red] #IB-5 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Connor Bedard [Red] #IB-5 brings $213 versus $109 raw — a $103 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($104) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 Connor Bedard [Red] #IB-5 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Connor Bedard [Red] #IB-5 (Hockey Cards 2023 Upper Deck Allure Iced Breakaway) sells for about $213 versus $109 for a raw near-mint copy — a 1.9× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Connor Bedard [Red] #IB-5?
By resale value, SGC 10 leads at $295, ahead of BGS 10 at $276. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Connor Bedard [Red] #IB-5 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.
What gem rate makes grading Connor Bedard [Red] #IB-5 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Connor Bedard [Red] #IB-5 breaks even when it gems about 51% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $104).
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