Is Pierrick Dube [Clear Cut] #230 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 8.3× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Pierrick Dube [Clear Cut] #230 sells for $49.91 against $5.98 raw: a $43.93 spread, 8.3× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($18.24) 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)
- $5.98
- PSA 10
- $49.91
- PSA 9
- $18.24
- Gem premium
- 8.3×
- 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 | $49.91 | +$18.93 | −$6.07 | −$106 |
| PSA 9 | $18.24 | −$12.74 | −$37.74 | −$138 |
| PSA 8 | $10.06 | −$20.92 | −$45.92 | −$146 |
Net = sale price − $5.98 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% | $26.16 | −$29.82 |
| 50% | $34.07 | −$21.91 |
| 75% | $41.99 | −$13.99 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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 | $65.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $49.91 | −$15.09 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $30.00 | −$35.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $30.00 | −$35.00 | 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 Pierrick Dube [Clear Cut] #230 — FAQ
Is Pierrick Dube [Clear Cut] #230 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Pierrick Dube [Clear Cut] #230 sells for $49.91 against $5.98 raw: a $43.93 spread, 8.3× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($18.24) 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 Pierrick Dube [Clear Cut] #230 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Pierrick Dube [Clear Cut] #230 (Hockey Cards 2024 Upper Deck) sells for about $49.91 versus $5.98 for a raw near-mint copy — a 8.3× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Pierrick Dube [Clear Cut] #230?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $65.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $49.91. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Pierrick Dube [Clear Cut] #230 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.
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