Is Mackie Samoskevich [Sunset] #R-MS worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 5.6× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Mackie Samoskevich [Sunset] #R-MS sells for $75.21 against $13.32 raw: a $61.89 spread, 5.6× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($28.82) 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)
- $13.32
- PSA 10
- $75.21
- PSA 9
- $28.82
- 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 | $75.21 | +$36.89 | +$11.89 | −$88.11 |
| PSA 9 | $28.82 | −$9.50 | −$34.50 | −$135 |
| PSA 8 | $16.59 | −$21.73 | −$46.73 | −$147 |
Net = sale price − $13.32 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% | $40.42 | −$22.90 |
| 50% | $52.02 | −$11.30 |
| 75% | $63.61 | +$0.29 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 74%. 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 | $98.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $75.21 | −$22.79 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $45.00 | −$53.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $45.00 | −$53.00 | 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 Mackie Samoskevich [Sunset] #R-MS — FAQ
Is Mackie Samoskevich [Sunset] #R-MS worth grading?
A PSA 10 Mackie Samoskevich [Sunset] #R-MS sells for $75.21 against $13.32 raw: a $61.89 spread, 5.6× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($28.82) 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 Mackie Samoskevich [Sunset] #R-MS worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Mackie Samoskevich [Sunset] #R-MS (Hockey Cards 2023 O-Pee-Chee Platinum Rookie Autograph) sells for about $75.21 versus $13.32 for a raw near-mint copy — a 5.6× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Mackie Samoskevich [Sunset] #R-MS?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $98.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $75.21. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Mackie Samoskevich [Sunset] #R-MS 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 Mackie Samoskevich [Sunset] #R-MS break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Mackie Samoskevich [Sunset] #R-MS breaks even when it gems about 74% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $28.82).
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