Is Michael Chandler #DSS-MC worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 4.1× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Michael Chandler #DSS-MC sells for $178 against $43.00 raw: a $135 spread, 4.1× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($50.00) 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)
- $43.00
- PSA 10
- $178
- PSA 9
- $50.00
- Gem premium
- 4.1×
- 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 | $178 | +$110 | +$85.34 | −$14.66 |
| PSA 9 | $50.00 | −$18.00 | −$43.00 | −$143 |
| PSA 8 | $41.70 | −$26.30 | −$51.30 | −$151 |
Net = sale price − $43.00 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% | $82.09 | −$10.91 |
| 50% | $114 | +$21.17 |
| 75% | $146 | +$53.25 |
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 | $232 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $178 | −$53.66 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $107 | −$125 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $107 | −$125 | 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 Michael Chandler #DSS-MC — FAQ
Is Michael Chandler #DSS-MC worth grading?
A PSA 10 Michael Chandler #DSS-MC sells for $178 against $43.00 raw: a $135 spread, 4.1× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($50.00) 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 Michael Chandler #DSS-MC worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Michael Chandler #DSS-MC (Ufc Cards 2024 Topps Gold Label UFC Distinctive Signs Autograph) sells for about $178 versus $43.00 for a raw near-mint copy — a 4.1× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Michael Chandler #DSS-MC?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $232, ahead of PSA 10 at $178. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Michael Chandler #DSS-MC 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 Michael Chandler #DSS-MC break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Michael Chandler #DSS-MC breaks even when it gems about 34% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $50.00).
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