Is Connor Bedard #101 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Connor Bedard #101 sells for $89.88 against $7.73 raw: a $82.15 spread, 12× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($70.89) 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)
- $7.73
- PSA 10
- $89.88
- PSA 9
- $70.89
- Gem premium
- 12×
- As of
- Jul 11, 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 | $89.88 | +$57.15 | +$32.15 | −$67.85 |
| PSA 9 | $70.89 | +$38.16 | +$13.16 | −$86.84 |
| PSA 8 | $28.10 | −$4.63 | −$29.63 | −$130 |
Net = sale price − $7.73 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% | $75.64 | +$17.91 |
| 50% | $80.38 | +$22.65 |
| 75% | $85.13 | +$27.40 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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 | $117 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $89.88 | −$27.12 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $54.00 | −$63.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $54.00 | −$63.00 | 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.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA | CGC | BGS | SGC | Graded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $89.88 | $54.00 | $117 | $54.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $78.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $70.89 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $28.10 |
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Grading Connor Bedard #101 — FAQ
Is Connor Bedard #101 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Connor Bedard #101 sells for $89.88 against $7.73 raw: a $82.15 spread, 12× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($70.89) 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 Connor Bedard #101 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Connor Bedard #101 (Hockey Cards 2023 SP) sells for about $89.88 versus $7.73 for a raw near-mint copy — a 12× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Connor Bedard #101?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $117, ahead of PSA 10 at $89.88. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Connor Bedard #101 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.
Is your hockey card centered well enough to grade?
Centering makes or breaks a PSA 10. Scan any card with Midpoint to measure its exact centering, get a grade estimate, and see what your copy is actually worth.
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