Is Jakub Dobes [Rainbow] #223 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 8.6× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Jakub Dobes [Rainbow] #223 sells for $112 against $13.01 raw: a $98.69 spread, 8.6× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($32.66) 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)
- $13.01
- PSA 10
- $112
- PSA 9
- $32.66
- Gem premium
- 8.6×
- 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 | $112 | +$73.69 | +$48.69 | −$51.31 |
| PSA 9 | $32.66 | −$5.35 | −$30.35 | −$130 |
| PSA 8 | $17.18 | −$20.83 | −$45.83 | −$146 |
Net = sale price − $13.01 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% | $52.42 | −$10.59 |
| 50% | $72.18 | +$9.17 |
| 75% | $91.94 | +$28.93 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 38%. 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 | $145 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $112 | −$33.30 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $67.00 | −$78.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $67.00 | −$78.00 | 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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Grading Jakub Dobes [Rainbow] #223 — FAQ
Is Jakub Dobes [Rainbow] #223 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Jakub Dobes [Rainbow] #223 sells for $112 against $13.01 raw: a $98.69 spread, 8.6× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($32.66) 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 Jakub Dobes [Rainbow] #223 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Jakub Dobes [Rainbow] #223 (Hockey Cards 2024 O-Pee-Chee Platinum) sells for about $112 versus $13.01 for a raw near-mint copy — a 8.6× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Jakub Dobes [Rainbow] #223?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $145, ahead of PSA 10 at $112. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Jakub Dobes [Rainbow] #223 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 Jakub Dobes [Rainbow] #223 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Jakub Dobes [Rainbow] #223 breaks even when it gems about 38% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $32.66).
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