Is Cutter Gauthier #212 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Cutter Gauthier #212 sells for $286 against $21.50 raw: a $265 spread, 13× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($47.39) 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)
- $21.50
- PSA 10
- $286
- PSA 9
- $47.39
- Gem premium
- 13×
- 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 | $286 | +$240 | +$215 | +$115 |
| PSA 9 | $47.39 | +$0.89 | −$24.11 | −$124 |
| PSA 8 | $20.94 | −$25.56 | −$50.56 | −$151 |
Net = sale price − $21.50 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% | $107 | +$35.56 |
| 50% | $167 | +$95.23 |
| 75% | $226 | +$155 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 10%. 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 | $372 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $286 | −$85.92 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $130 | −$242 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $29.88 | −$342 | 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 | $286 | $130 | $372 | $29.88 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $60.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $47.39 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $20.94 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $14.62 |
Run your own numbers
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Grading Cutter Gauthier #212 — FAQ
Is Cutter Gauthier #212 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Cutter Gauthier #212 sells for $286 against $21.50 raw: a $265 spread, 13× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($47.39) 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 Cutter Gauthier #212 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Cutter Gauthier #212 (Hockey Cards 2024 Upper Deck) sells for about $286 versus $21.50 for a raw near-mint copy — a 13× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Cutter Gauthier #212?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $372, ahead of PSA 10 at $286. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Cutter Gauthier #212 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 Cutter Gauthier #212 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Cutter Gauthier #212 breaks even when it gems about 10% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $47.39).
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