Is Will Smith [50] #PC-46 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Will Smith [50] #PC-46 sells for $336 against $84.23 raw: a $252 spread, 4.0× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($130) 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)
- $84.23
- PSA 10
- $336
- PSA 9
- $130
- Gem premium
- 4.0×
- 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 | $336 | +$227 | +$202 | +$102 |
| PSA 9 | $130 | +$21.11 | −$3.89 | −$104 |
| PSA 8 | $77.66 | −$31.57 | −$56.57 | −$157 |
Net = sale price − $84.23 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% | $182 | +$47.50 |
| 50% | $233 | +$98.88 |
| 75% | $285 | +$150 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 2%. 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 | $437 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $336 | −$101 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $202 | −$235 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $202 | −$235 | 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 Will Smith [50] #PC-46 — FAQ
Is Will Smith [50] #PC-46 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Will Smith [50] #PC-46 sells for $336 against $84.23 raw: a $252 spread, 4.0× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($130) 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 Will Smith [50] #PC-46 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Will Smith [50] #PC-46 (Hockey Cards 2024 Upper Deck Population Count) sells for about $336 versus $84.23 for a raw near-mint copy — a 4.0× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Will Smith [50] #PC-46?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $437, ahead of PSA 10 at $336. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Will Smith [50] #PC-46 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 Will Smith [50] #PC-46 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Will Smith [50] #PC-46 breaks even when it gems about 2% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $130).
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