Is Oliver Kapanen [Black White] #C226 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Oliver Kapanen [Black White] #C226 sells for $113 against $36.38 raw: a $76.12 spread, 3.1× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($61.84) 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)
- $36.38
- PSA 10
- $113
- PSA 9
- $61.84
- Gem premium
- 3.1×
- 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 | $113 | +$51.12 | +$26.12 | −$73.88 |
| PSA 9 | $61.84 | +$0.46 | −$24.54 | −$125 |
| PSA 8 | $36.32 | −$25.06 | −$50.06 | −$150 |
Net = sale price − $36.38 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% | $74.50 | −$11.88 |
| 50% | $87.17 | +$0.79 |
| 75% | $99.84 | +$13.46 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 48%. 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 | $146 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $113 | −$33.50 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $68.00 | −$78.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $68.00 | −$78.00 | 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 Oliver Kapanen [Black White] #C226 — FAQ
Is Oliver Kapanen [Black White] #C226 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Oliver Kapanen [Black White] #C226 sells for $113 against $36.38 raw: a $76.12 spread, 3.1× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($61.84) 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 Oliver Kapanen [Black White] #C226 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Oliver Kapanen [Black White] #C226 (Hockey Cards 2024 Upper Deck Canvas) sells for about $113 versus $36.38 for a raw near-mint copy — a 3.1× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Oliver Kapanen [Black White] #C226?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $146, ahead of PSA 10 at $113. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Oliver Kapanen [Black White] #C226 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 Oliver Kapanen [Black White] #C226 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Oliver Kapanen [Black White] #C226 breaks even when it gems about 48% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $61.84).
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