Is Matvei Michkov #CSA-MM worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Matvei Michkov #CSA-MM brings $151 versus $121 raw — a $29.78 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($133) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $121
- PSA 10
- $151
- PSA 9
- $133
- Gem premium
- 1.2×
- As of
- Jul 11, 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 | $151 | +$4.78 | −$20.22 | −$120 |
| PSA 9 | $133 | −$13.92 | −$38.92 | −$139 |
| PSA 8 | $112 | −$34.14 | −$59.14 | −$159 |
Net = sale price − $121 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% | $137 | −$34.24 |
| 50% | $142 | −$29.57 |
| 75% | $147 | −$24.90 |
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 | $197 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $151 | −$45.80 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $91.00 | −$106 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $91.00 | −$106 | 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.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA | CGC | BGS | SGC | Graded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $151 | $91.00 | $197 | $91.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $148 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $133 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $112 |
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Grading Matvei Michkov #CSA-MM — FAQ
Is Matvei Michkov #CSA-MM worth grading?
A PSA 10 Matvei Michkov #CSA-MM brings $151 versus $121 raw — a $29.78 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($133) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Matvei Michkov #CSA-MM worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Matvei Michkov #CSA-MM (Hockey Cards 2024 Upper Deck Clear Cut Crystalline Stars) sells for about $151 versus $121 for a raw near-mint copy — a 1.2× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Matvei Michkov #CSA-MM?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $197, ahead of PSA 10 at $151. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Matvei Michkov #CSA-MM 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.
Is your hockey card centered well enough to grade?
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