Is Jesper Wallstedt [Green Ray] #SS-5 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Jesper Wallstedt [Green Ray] #SS-5 sells for $164 against $34.69 raw: a $129 spread, 4.7× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($60.78) 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)
- $34.69
- PSA 10
- $164
- PSA 9
- $60.78
- Gem premium
- 4.7×
- 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 | $164 | +$104 | +$79.19 | −$20.81 |
| PSA 9 | $60.78 | +$1.09 | −$23.91 | −$124 |
| PSA 8 | $35.25 | −$24.44 | −$49.44 | −$149 |
Net = sale price − $34.69 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% | $86.56 | +$1.87 |
| 50% | $112 | +$27.64 |
| 75% | $138 | +$53.41 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 23%. 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 | $213 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $164 | −$49.12 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $98.00 | −$115 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $98.00 | −$115 | 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 [Green Ray] #SS-5 — FAQ
Is Jesper Wallstedt [Green Ray] #SS-5 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Jesper Wallstedt [Green Ray] #SS-5 sells for $164 against $34.69 raw: a $129 spread, 4.7× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($60.78) 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 [Green Ray] #SS-5 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Jesper Wallstedt [Green Ray] #SS-5 (Hockey Cards 2024 O-Pee-Chee Platinum Sweet Selections) sells for about $164 versus $34.69 for a raw near-mint copy — a 4.7× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Jesper Wallstedt [Green Ray] #SS-5?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $213, ahead of PSA 10 at $164. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Jesper Wallstedt [Green Ray] #SS-5 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 [Green Ray] #SS-5 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Jesper Wallstedt [Green Ray] #SS-5 breaks even when it gems about 23% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $60.78).
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