Is Caleb Desnoyers [Jersey] #23 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 9.8× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Caleb Desnoyers [Jersey] #23 sells for $45.39 against $4.61 raw: a $40.78 spread, 9.8× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($16.36) 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)
- $4.61
- PSA 10
- $45.39
- PSA 9
- $16.36
- Gem premium
- 9.8×
- 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 | $45.39 | +$15.78 | −$9.22 | −$109 |
| PSA 9 | $16.36 | −$13.25 | −$38.25 | −$138 |
| PSA 8 | $8.91 | −$20.70 | −$45.70 | −$146 |
Net = sale price − $4.61 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% | $23.62 | −$30.99 |
| 50% | $30.88 | −$23.73 |
| 75% | $38.13 | −$16.48 |
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 | $59.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $45.39 | −$13.61 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $27.00 | −$32.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $27.00 | −$32.00 | 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 Caleb Desnoyers [Jersey] #23 — FAQ
Is Caleb Desnoyers [Jersey] #23 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Caleb Desnoyers [Jersey] #23 sells for $45.39 against $4.61 raw: a $40.78 spread, 9.8× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($16.36) 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 Caleb Desnoyers [Jersey] #23 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Caleb Desnoyers [Jersey] #23 (Hockey Cards 2024 Upper Deck Team Canada Juniors) sells for about $45.39 versus $4.61 for a raw near-mint copy — a 9.8× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Caleb Desnoyers [Jersey] #23?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $59.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $45.39. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Caleb Desnoyers [Jersey] #23 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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