Is Auston Matthews [Violet Pixels] #P-AM worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 6.4× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Auston Matthews [Violet Pixels] #P-AM sells for $53.21 against $8.32 raw: a $44.89 spread, 6.4× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($19.18) 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)
- $8.32
- PSA 10
- $53.21
- PSA 9
- $19.18
- Gem premium
- 6.4×
- 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 | $53.21 | +$19.89 | −$5.11 | −$105 |
| PSA 9 | $19.18 | −$14.14 | −$39.14 | −$139 |
| PSA 8 | $10.56 | −$22.76 | −$47.76 | −$148 |
Net = sale price − $8.32 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% | $27.69 | −$30.63 |
| 50% | $36.20 | −$22.13 |
| 75% | $44.70 | −$13.62 |
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 | $69.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $53.21 | −$15.79 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $32.00 | −$37.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $32.00 | −$37.00 | 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 Auston Matthews [Violet Pixels] #P-AM — FAQ
Is Auston Matthews [Violet Pixels] #P-AM worth grading?
A PSA 10 Auston Matthews [Violet Pixels] #P-AM sells for $53.21 against $8.32 raw: a $44.89 spread, 6.4× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($19.18) 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 Auston Matthews [Violet Pixels] #P-AM worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Auston Matthews [Violet Pixels] #P-AM (Hockey Cards 2024 O-Pee-Chee Platinum Preview) sells for about $53.21 versus $8.32 for a raw near-mint copy — a 6.4× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Auston Matthews [Violet Pixels] #P-AM?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $69.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $53.21. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Auston Matthews [Violet Pixels] #P-AM 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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