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Is Jesper Wallstedt [Pink Magma] #R-JW worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Jesper Wallstedt [Pink Magma] #R-JW sells for $320 against $74.80 raw: a $245 spread, 4.3× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($120) 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)
- $74.80
- PSA 10
- $320
- PSA 9
- $120
- Gem premium
- 4.3×
- 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 | $320 | +$220 | +$195 | +$94.96 |
| PSA 9 | $120 | +$19.88 | −$5.12 | −$105 |
| PSA 8 | $70.27 | −$29.53 | −$54.53 | −$155 |
Net = sale price − $74.80 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% | $170 | +$44.90 |
| 50% | $220 | +$94.92 |
| 75% | $270 | +$145 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 3%. 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 | $416 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $320 | −$96.24 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $192 | −$224 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $192 | −$224 | 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 Jesper Wallstedt [Pink Magma] #R-JW — FAQ
Is Jesper Wallstedt [Pink Magma] #R-JW worth grading?
A PSA 10 Jesper Wallstedt [Pink Magma] #R-JW sells for $320 against $74.80 raw: a $245 spread, 4.3× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($120) 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 Jesper Wallstedt [Pink Magma] #R-JW worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Jesper Wallstedt [Pink Magma] #R-JW (Hockey Cards 2024 O-Pee-Chee Platinum Rookie Autograph) sells for about $320 versus $74.80 for a raw near-mint copy — a 4.3× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Jesper Wallstedt [Pink Magma] #R-JW?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $416, ahead of PSA 10 at $320. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Jesper Wallstedt [Pink Magma] #R-JW 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 Jesper Wallstedt [Pink Magma] #R-JW break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Jesper Wallstedt [Pink Magma] #R-JW breaks even when it gems about 3% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $120).
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