Is Andrei Vasilevskiy #SOTT-AV worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Andrei Vasilevskiy #SOTT-AV brings $74.07 versus $32.50 raw — a $41.57 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($44.04) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $32.50
- PSA 10
- $74.07
- PSA 9
- $44.04
- Gem premium
- 2.3×
- As of
- Sep 4, 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 | $74.07 | +$16.57 | −$8.43 | −$108 |
| PSA 9 | $44.04 | −$13.46 | −$38.46 | −$138 |
| PSA 8 | $29.98 | −$27.52 | −$52.52 | −$153 |
Net = sale price − $32.50 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% | $51.55 | −$30.95 |
| 50% | $59.05 | −$23.45 |
| 75% | $66.56 | −$15.94 |
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 | $96.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $74.07 | −$21.93 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $44.00 | −$52.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $44.00 | −$52.00 | 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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Is Andrei Vasilevskiy #SOTT-AV worth grading?
A PSA 10 Andrei Vasilevskiy #SOTT-AV brings $74.07 versus $32.50 raw — a $41.57 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($44.04) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Andrei Vasilevskiy #SOTT-AV worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Andrei Vasilevskiy #SOTT-AV (Hockey Cards 2019 SP Authentic Sign of the Times) sells for about $74.07 versus $32.50 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.3× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Andrei Vasilevskiy #SOTT-AV?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $96.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $74.07. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Andrei Vasilevskiy #SOTT-AV 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.
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