Is Calum Ritchie [Clear Cut] #477 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Calum Ritchie [Clear Cut] #477 sells for $212 against $50.22 raw: a $162 spread, 4.2× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($81.59) 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)
- $50.22
- PSA 10
- $212
- PSA 9
- $81.59
- Gem premium
- 4.2×
- As of
- Sep 2, 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 | $212 | +$137 | +$112 | +$11.58 |
| PSA 9 | $81.59 | +$6.37 | −$18.63 | −$119 |
| PSA 8 | $48.25 | −$26.97 | −$51.97 | −$152 |
Net = sale price − $50.22 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% | $114 | +$13.92 |
| 50% | $147 | +$46.47 |
| 75% | $179 | +$79.03 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 14%. 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 | $275 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $212 | −$63.20 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $127 | −$148 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $127 | −$148 | 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 Calum Ritchie [Clear Cut] #477 — FAQ
Is Calum Ritchie [Clear Cut] #477 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Calum Ritchie [Clear Cut] #477 sells for $212 against $50.22 raw: a $162 spread, 4.2× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($81.59) 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 Calum Ritchie [Clear Cut] #477 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Calum Ritchie [Clear Cut] #477 (Hockey Cards 2024 Upper Deck) sells for about $212 versus $50.22 for a raw near-mint copy — a 4.2× premium as of Sep 2, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Calum Ritchie [Clear Cut] #477?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $275, ahead of PSA 10 at $212. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Calum Ritchie [Clear Cut] #477 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 Calum Ritchie [Clear Cut] #477 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Calum Ritchie [Clear Cut] #477 breaks even when it gems about 14% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $81.59).
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