Is Dave Tippett [Autograph] #101 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 6.6× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Dave Tippett [Autograph] #101 sells for $57.89 against $8.77 raw: a $49.12 spread, 6.6× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($20.94) 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)
- $8.77
- PSA 10
- $57.89
- PSA 9
- $20.94
- Gem premium
- 6.6×
- 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 — PSA 10 | $57.89 | +$24.12 | −$0.88 | −$101 |
| PSA 9 | $20.94 | −$12.83 | −$37.83 | −$138 |
| PSA 8 | $12.97 | −$20.80 | −$45.80 | −$146 |
Net = sale price − $8.77 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% | $30.18 | −$28.59 |
| 50% | $39.41 | −$19.36 |
| 75% | $48.65 | −$10.12 |
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 | $75.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $57.89 | −$17.11 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $35.00 | −$40.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $35.00 | −$40.00 | 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 Dave Tippett [Autograph] #101 — FAQ
Is Dave Tippett [Autograph] #101 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Dave Tippett [Autograph] #101 sells for $57.89 against $8.77 raw: a $49.12 spread, 6.6× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($20.94) 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 Dave Tippett [Autograph] #101 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Dave Tippett [Autograph] #101 (Hockey Cards 2012 Panini Classics Signatures) sells for about $57.89 versus $8.77 for a raw near-mint copy — a 6.6× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Dave Tippett [Autograph] #101?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $75.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $57.89. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Dave Tippett [Autograph] #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.
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