Is Alex Laferriere #B-AL worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 9.0× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Alex Laferriere #B-AL sells for $51.47 against $5.70 raw: a $45.77 spread, 9.0× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($18.20) 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)
- $5.70
- PSA 10
- $51.47
- PSA 9
- $18.20
- Gem premium
- 9.0×
- 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 | $51.47 | +$20.77 | −$4.23 | −$104 |
| PSA 9 | $18.20 | −$12.50 | −$37.50 | −$138 |
| PSA 8 | $9.90 | −$20.80 | −$45.80 | −$146 |
Net = sale price − $5.70 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% | $26.52 | −$29.18 |
| 50% | $34.84 | −$20.86 |
| 75% | $43.15 | −$12.55 |
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 | $67.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $51.47 | −$15.53 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $31.00 | −$36.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $31.00 | −$36.00 | 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 Alex Laferriere #B-AL — FAQ
Is Alex Laferriere #B-AL worth grading?
A PSA 10 Alex Laferriere #B-AL sells for $51.47 against $5.70 raw: a $45.77 spread, 9.0× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($18.20) 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 Alex Laferriere #B-AL worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Alex Laferriere #B-AL (Hockey Cards 2023 Upper Deck The Cup Basics Autograph) sells for about $51.47 versus $5.70 for a raw near-mint copy — a 9.0× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Alex Laferriere #B-AL?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $67.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $51.47. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Alex Laferriere #B-AL 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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