Is Connor Bedard #HF-31 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 3.9× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Connor Bedard #HF-31 sells for $219 against $56.24 raw: a $163 spread, 3.9× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($47.27) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $56.24
- PSA 10
- $219
- PSA 9
- $47.27
- Gem premium
- 3.9×
- 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 | $219 | +$138 | +$113 | +$13.07 |
| PSA 9 | $47.27 | −$33.97 | −$58.97 | −$159 |
| PSA 8 | $30.05 | −$51.19 | −$76.19 | −$176 |
Net = sale price − $56.24 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% | $90.28 | −$15.96 |
| 50% | $133 | +$27.05 |
| 75% | $176 | +$70.06 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 34%. 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 | $285 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $219 | −$65.69 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $132 | −$153 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $132 | −$153 | 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 Connor Bedard #HF-31 — FAQ
Is Connor Bedard #HF-31 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Connor Bedard #HF-31 sells for $219 against $56.24 raw: a $163 spread, 3.9× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($47.27) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Connor Bedard #HF-31 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Connor Bedard #HF-31 (Hockey Cards 2023 SP Authentic Holofoil) sells for about $219 versus $56.24 for a raw near-mint copy — a 3.9× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Connor Bedard #HF-31?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $285, ahead of PSA 10 at $219. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Connor Bedard #HF-31 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 Connor Bedard #HF-31 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Connor Bedard #HF-31 breaks even when it gems about 34% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $47.27).
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