Is Macklin Celebrini [Violet Pixels] #P-MC worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Macklin Celebrini [Violet Pixels] #P-MC sells for $161 against $71.81 raw: a $88.69 spread, 2.2× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($112) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $71.81
- PSA 10
- $161
- PSA 9
- $112
- Gem premium
- 2.2×
- 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 | $161 | +$63.69 | +$38.69 | −$61.31 |
| PSA 9 | $112 | +$15.28 | −$9.72 | −$110 |
| PSA 8 | $66.76 | −$30.05 | −$55.05 | −$155 |
Net = sale price − $71.81 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% | $124 | +$2.38 |
| 50% | $136 | +$14.49 |
| 75% | $148 | +$26.59 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 20%. 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 | $209 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $161 | −$48.50 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $96.00 | −$113 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $96.00 | −$113 | 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 Macklin Celebrini [Violet Pixels] #P-MC — FAQ
Is Macklin Celebrini [Violet Pixels] #P-MC worth grading?
A PSA 10 Macklin Celebrini [Violet Pixels] #P-MC sells for $161 against $71.81 raw: a $88.69 spread, 2.2× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($112) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Macklin Celebrini [Violet Pixels] #P-MC worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Macklin Celebrini [Violet Pixels] #P-MC (Hockey Cards 2024 O-Pee-Chee Platinum Preview) sells for about $161 versus $71.81 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.2× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Macklin Celebrini [Violet Pixels] #P-MC?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $209, ahead of PSA 10 at $161. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Macklin Celebrini [Violet Pixels] #P-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 Macklin Celebrini [Violet Pixels] #P-MC break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Macklin Celebrini [Violet Pixels] #P-MC breaks even when it gems about 20% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $112).
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