Is Washington Capitals #MH-31 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 6.9× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Washington Capitals #MH-31 sells for $66.76 against $9.74 raw: a $57.02 spread, 6.9× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($24.13) 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)
- $9.74
- PSA 10
- $66.76
- PSA 9
- $24.13
- Gem premium
- 6.9×
- 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 | $66.76 | +$32.02 | +$7.02 | −$92.98 |
| PSA 9 | $24.13 | −$10.61 | −$35.61 | −$136 |
| PSA 8 | $13.46 | −$21.28 | −$46.28 | −$146 |
Net = sale price − $9.74 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% | $34.79 | −$24.95 |
| 50% | $45.45 | −$14.30 |
| 75% | $56.10 | −$3.64 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 84%. 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 | $87.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $66.76 | −$20.24 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $40.00 | −$47.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $40.00 | −$47.00 | 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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Full set checklist →Grading Washington Capitals #MH-31 — FAQ
Is Washington Capitals #MH-31 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Washington Capitals #MH-31 sells for $66.76 against $9.74 raw: a $57.02 spread, 6.9× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($24.13) 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 Washington Capitals #MH-31 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Washington Capitals #MH-31 (Hockey Cards 2024 SkyBox Metal Universe Metalheads) sells for about $66.76 versus $9.74 for a raw near-mint copy — a 6.9× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Washington Capitals #MH-31?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $87.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $66.76. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Washington Capitals #MH-31 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 Washington Capitals #MH-31 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Washington Capitals #MH-31 breaks even when it gems about 84% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $24.13).
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