Is Valtteri Filppula #252 worth grading?
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Grading rarely pays for this card
BGS 10 copies of Valtteri Filppula #252 sell for $18.50, only $14.84 above the $3.66 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $3.66
- BGS 10
- $18.50
- Gem premium
- 5.1×
- 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 — BGS 10 | $18.50 | −$10.16 | −$35.16 | −$135 |
Net = sale price − $3.66 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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 | $18.50 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
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 Valtteri Filppula #252 — FAQ
Is Valtteri Filppula #252 worth grading?
BGS 10 copies of Valtteri Filppula #252 sell for $18.50, only $14.84 above the $3.66 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
What centering does Valtteri Filppula #252 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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