Is Jack Hughes #GB-12 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 8.1× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Jack Hughes #GB-12 sells for $55.98 against $6.88 raw: a $49.10 spread, 8.1× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($20.00) 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)
- $6.88
- PSA 10
- $55.98
- PSA 9
- $20.00
- Gem premium
- 8.1×
- 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 | $55.98 | +$24.10 | −$0.90 | −$101 |
| PSA 9 | $20.00 | −$11.88 | −$36.88 | −$137 |
| PSA 8 | $10.99 | −$20.89 | −$45.89 | −$146 |
Net = sale price − $6.88 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% | $28.99 | −$27.89 |
| 50% | $37.99 | −$18.89 |
| 75% | $46.98 | −$9.90 |
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 | $73.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $55.98 | −$17.02 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $34.00 | −$39.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $34.00 | −$39.00 | 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 Jack Hughes #GB-12 — FAQ
Is Jack Hughes #GB-12 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Jack Hughes #GB-12 sells for $55.98 against $6.88 raw: a $49.10 spread, 8.1× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($20.00) 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 Jack Hughes #GB-12 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Jack Hughes #GB-12 (Hockey Cards 2024 SkyBox Metal Universe Gold Bullion) sells for about $55.98 versus $6.88 for a raw near-mint copy — a 8.1× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Jack Hughes #GB-12?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $73.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $55.98. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Jack Hughes #GB-12 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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