Is Igor Shesterkin #OR-18 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Igor Shesterkin #OR-18 sells for $199 against $40.17 raw: a $159 spread, 5.0× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($71.11) 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)
- $40.17
- PSA 10
- $199
- PSA 9
- $71.11
- 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 | $199 | +$134 | +$109 | +$9.29 |
| PSA 9 | $71.11 | +$5.94 | −$19.06 | −$119 |
| PSA 8 | $40.68 | −$24.49 | −$49.49 | −$149 |
Net = sale price − $40.17 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% | $103 | +$13.03 |
| 50% | $135 | +$45.11 |
| 75% | $167 | +$77.20 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 15%. 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 | $259 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $199 | −$59.54 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $120 | −$139 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $120 | −$139 | 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 | $199 | $120 | $259 | $120 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $135 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $71.11 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $40.68 |
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Grading Igor Shesterkin #OR-18 — FAQ
Is Igor Shesterkin #OR-18 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Igor Shesterkin #OR-18 sells for $199 against $40.17 raw: a $159 spread, 5.0× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($71.11) 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 Igor Shesterkin #OR-18 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Igor Shesterkin #OR-18 (Hockey Cards 2025 Upper Deck Outburst Retro Young Guns) sells for about $199 versus $40.17 for a raw near-mint copy — a 5.0× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Igor Shesterkin #OR-18?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $259, ahead of PSA 10 at $199. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Igor Shesterkin #OR-18 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 Igor Shesterkin #OR-18 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Igor Shesterkin #OR-18 breaks even when it gems about 15% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $71.11).
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