Is Evan Bouchard #553 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Evan Bouchard #553 brings $40.07 versus $0.09 raw — a $39.98 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($13.86) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.09
- PSA 10
- $40.07
- PSA 9
- $13.86
- Gem premium
- 445×
- 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 | $40.07 | +$14.98 | −$10.02 | −$110 |
| PSA 9 | $13.86 | −$11.23 | −$36.23 | −$136 |
| PSA 8 | $7.31 | −$17.78 | −$42.78 | −$143 |
Net = sale price − $0.09 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% | $20.41 | −$29.68 |
| 50% | $26.96 | −$23.13 |
| 75% | $33.52 | −$16.57 |
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 | $52.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $40.07 | −$11.93 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $24.00 | −$28.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $24.00 | −$28.00 | 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 Evan Bouchard #553 — FAQ
Is Evan Bouchard #553 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Evan Bouchard #553 brings $40.07 versus $0.09 raw — a $39.98 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($13.86) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Evan Bouchard #553 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Evan Bouchard #553 (Hockey Cards 2024 Upper Deck) sells for about $40.07 versus $0.09 for a raw near-mint copy — a 445× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Evan Bouchard #553?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $52.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $40.07. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Evan Bouchard #553 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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