Is Jesper Wallstedt #202 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Jesper Wallstedt #202 sells for $164 against $11.32 raw: a $153 spread, 15× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($36.93) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $11.32
- PSA 10
- $164
- PSA 9
- $36.93
- Gem premium
- 15×
- As of
- Jul 11, 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 | $164 | +$128 | +$103 | +$3.07 |
| PSA 9 | $36.93 | +$0.61 | −$24.39 | −$124 |
| PSA 8 | $21.76 | −$14.56 | −$39.56 | −$140 |
Net = sale price − $11.32 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% | $68.79 | +$7.47 |
| 50% | $101 | +$39.34 |
| 75% | $133 | +$71.20 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 19%. 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 | $214 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $164 | −$49.61 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $78.50 | −$136 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $40.03 | −$174 | 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.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA | CGC | BGS | SGC | Graded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $164 | $78.50 | $214 | $40.03 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $77.84 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $36.93 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $21.76 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $15.34 |
Run your own numbers
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Grading Jesper Wallstedt #202 — FAQ
Is Jesper Wallstedt #202 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Jesper Wallstedt #202 sells for $164 against $11.32 raw: a $153 spread, 15× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($36.93) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Jesper Wallstedt #202 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Jesper Wallstedt #202 (Hockey Cards 2024 Upper Deck) sells for about $164 versus $11.32 for a raw near-mint copy — a 15× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Jesper Wallstedt #202?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $214, ahead of PSA 10 at $164. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Jesper Wallstedt #202 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 Jesper Wallstedt #202 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Jesper Wallstedt #202 breaks even when it gems about 19% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $36.93).
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