Is Josh Doan #233 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Josh Doan #233 sells for $93.92 against $6.21 raw: a $87.71 spread, 15× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($32.21) 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)
- $6.21
- PSA 10
- $93.92
- PSA 9
- $32.21
- Gem premium
- 15×
- 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 | $93.92 | +$62.71 | +$37.71 | −$62.29 |
| PSA 9 | $32.21 | +$1.00 | −$24.00 | −$124 |
| PSA 8 | $8.07 | −$23.14 | −$48.14 | −$148 |
Net = sale price − $6.21 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% | $47.64 | −$8.57 |
| 50% | $63.06 | +$6.85 |
| 75% | $78.49 | +$22.28 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 39%. 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 | $122 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $93.92 | −$28.08 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $56.00 | −$66.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $48.63 | −$73.37 | 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 Josh Doan #233 — FAQ
Is Josh Doan #233 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Josh Doan #233 sells for $93.92 against $6.21 raw: a $87.71 spread, 15× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($32.21) 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 Josh Doan #233 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Josh Doan #233 (Hockey Cards 2024 Upper Deck) sells for about $93.92 versus $6.21 for a raw near-mint copy — a 15× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Josh Doan #233?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $122, ahead of PSA 10 at $93.92. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Josh Doan #233 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 Josh Doan #233 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Josh Doan #233 breaks even when it gems about 39% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $32.21).
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