Is Macklin Celebrini #C259 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Macklin Celebrini #C259 brings $178 versus $62.08 raw — a $115 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($60.13) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $62.08
- PSA 10
- $178
- PSA 9
- $60.13
- Gem premium
- 2.9×
- 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 | $178 | +$90.42 | +$65.42 | −$34.58 |
| PSA 9 | $60.13 | −$26.95 | −$51.95 | −$152 |
| PSA 8 | $30.94 | −$56.14 | −$81.14 | −$181 |
Net = sale price − $62.08 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% | $89.47 | −$22.61 |
| 50% | $119 | +$6.73 |
| 75% | $148 | +$36.08 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 44%. 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 | $210 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $178 | −$32.50 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $107 | −$103 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $58.76 | −$151 | 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 | $178 | $107 | $210 | $58.76 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $121 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $60.13 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $30.94 |
Run your own numbers
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Grading Macklin Celebrini #C259 — FAQ
Is Macklin Celebrini #C259 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Macklin Celebrini #C259 brings $178 versus $62.08 raw — a $115 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($60.13) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 Macklin Celebrini #C259 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Macklin Celebrini #C259 (Hockey Cards 2024 Upper Deck Canvas) sells for about $178 versus $62.08 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.9× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Macklin Celebrini #C259?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $210, ahead of PSA 10 at $178. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Macklin Celebrini #C259 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 Macklin Celebrini #C259 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Macklin Celebrini #C259 breaks even when it gems about 44% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $60.13).
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