Is Ivan Demidov #205 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Ivan Demidov #205 sells for $431 against $85.50 raw: a $345 spread, 5.0× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($129) 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)
- $85.50
- PSA 10
- $431
- PSA 9
- $129
- Gem premium
- 5.0×
- 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 | $431 | +$320 | +$295 | +$195 |
| PSA 9 | $129 | +$18.58 | −$6.42 | −$106 |
| PSA 8 | $91.03 | −$19.47 | −$44.47 | −$144 |
Net = sale price − $85.50 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% | $205 | +$69.01 |
| 50% | $280 | +$144 |
| 75% | $355 | +$220 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 2%. 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 | $560 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $431 | −$129 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $325 | −$235 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $265 | −$295 | 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 | $431 | $265 | $560 | $325 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $284 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $129 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $91.03 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $76.44 |
Run your own numbers
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Grading Ivan Demidov #205 — FAQ
Is Ivan Demidov #205 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Ivan Demidov #205 sells for $431 against $85.50 raw: a $345 spread, 5.0× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($129) 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 Ivan Demidov #205 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Ivan Demidov #205 (Hockey Cards 2025 Upper Deck) sells for about $431 versus $85.50 for a raw near-mint copy — a 5.0× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Ivan Demidov #205?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $560, ahead of PSA 10 at $431. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Ivan Demidov #205 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 Ivan Demidov #205 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Ivan Demidov #205 breaks even when it gems about 2% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $129).
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