Is Miro Heiskanen #SB-MH worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Miro Heiskanen #SB-MH sells for $144 against $23.40 raw: a $121 spread, 6.2× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($53.67) 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)
- $23.40
- PSA 10
- $144
- PSA 9
- $53.67
- Gem premium
- 6.2×
- 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 | $144 | +$95.84 | +$70.84 | −$29.16 |
| PSA 9 | $53.67 | +$5.27 | −$19.73 | −$120 |
| PSA 8 | $31.09 | −$17.31 | −$42.31 | −$142 |
Net = sale price − $23.40 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% | $76.31 | +$2.91 |
| 50% | $98.96 | +$25.56 |
| 75% | $122 | +$48.20 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 22%. 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 | $188 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $144 | −$43.76 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $87.00 | −$101 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $87.00 | −$101 | 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 Miro Heiskanen #SB-MH — FAQ
Is Miro Heiskanen #SB-MH worth grading?
A PSA 10 Miro Heiskanen #SB-MH sells for $144 against $23.40 raw: a $121 spread, 6.2× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($53.67) 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 Miro Heiskanen #SB-MH worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Miro Heiskanen #SB-MH (Hockey Cards 2023 Upper Deck The Cup Show Black Autograph) sells for about $144 versus $23.40 for a raw near-mint copy — a 6.2× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Miro Heiskanen #SB-MH?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $188, ahead of PSA 10 at $144. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Miro Heiskanen #SB-MH 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 Miro Heiskanen #SB-MH break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Miro Heiskanen #SB-MH breaks even when it gems about 22% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $53.67).
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