Is Ivan Demidov #RTD-1 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Ivan Demidov #RTD-1 sells for $64.45 against $7.98 raw: a $56.47 spread, 8.1× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($47.00) 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)
- $7.98
- PSA 10
- $64.45
- PSA 9
- $47.00
- Gem premium
- 8.1×
- 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 | $64.45 | +$31.47 | +$6.47 | −$93.53 |
| PSA 9 | $47.00 | +$14.02 | −$10.98 | −$111 |
| PSA 8 | $43.17 | +$10.19 | −$14.81 | −$115 |
Net = sale price − $7.98 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% | $51.36 | −$6.62 |
| 50% | $55.73 | −$2.25 |
| 75% | $60.09 | +$2.11 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 63%. 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 | $84.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $64.45 | −$19.55 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $39.00 | −$45.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $39.00 | −$45.00 | 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.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA | CGC | BGS | SGC | Graded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $64.45 | $39.00 | $84.00 | $39.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $52.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $47.00 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $43.17 |
Run your own numbers
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Grading Ivan Demidov #RTD-1 — FAQ
Is Ivan Demidov #RTD-1 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Ivan Demidov #RTD-1 sells for $64.45 against $7.98 raw: a $56.47 spread, 8.1× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($47.00) 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 #RTD-1 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Ivan Demidov #RTD-1 (Hockey Cards 2025 Upper Deck 1994 Rookie Die Cut) sells for about $64.45 versus $7.98 for a raw near-mint copy — a 8.1× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Ivan Demidov #RTD-1?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $84.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $64.45. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Ivan Demidov #RTD-1 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 #RTD-1 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Ivan Demidov #RTD-1 breaks even when it gems about 63% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $47.00).
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