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Is Connor Bedard [Rookie Patch Auto] #150 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Connor Bedard [Rookie Patch Auto] #150 sells for $72,962 against $17,691 raw: a $55,272 spread, 4.1× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($27,824) 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)
- $17,691
- PSA 10
- $72,962
- PSA 9
- $27,824
- Gem premium
- 4.1×
- As of
- Nov 8, 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 | $72,962 | +$55,247 | +$55,222 | +$55,122 |
| PSA 9 | $27,824 | +$10,109 | +$10,084 | +$9,984 |
| PSA 8 | $9,975 | −$7,741 | −$7,766 | −$7,866 |
Net = sale price − $17,691 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% | $39,109 | +$21,368 |
| 50% | $50,393 | +$32,653 |
| 75% | $61,678 | +$43,937 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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 | $94,851 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $72,962 | −$21,889 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $43,777 | −$51,074 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $43,777 | −$51,074 | 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 Connor Bedard [Rookie Patch Auto] #150 — FAQ
Is Connor Bedard [Rookie Patch Auto] #150 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Connor Bedard [Rookie Patch Auto] #150 sells for $72,962 against $17,691 raw: a $55,272 spread, 4.1× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($27,824) 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 Connor Bedard [Rookie Patch Auto] #150 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Connor Bedard [Rookie Patch Auto] #150 (Hockey Cards 2023 Upper Deck The Cup) sells for about $72,962 versus $17,691 for a raw near-mint copy — a 4.1× premium as of Nov 8, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Connor Bedard [Rookie Patch Auto] #150?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $94,851, ahead of PSA 10 at $72,962. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Connor Bedard [Rookie Patch Auto] #150 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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