Is Matvei Michkov #DB-35 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Matvei Michkov #DB-35 sells for $245 against $48.48 raw: a $196 spread, 5.1× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($85.40) 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)
- $48.48
- PSA 10
- $245
- PSA 9
- $85.40
- Gem premium
- 5.1×
- 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 | $245 | +$171 | +$146 | +$46.38 |
| PSA 9 | $85.40 | +$11.92 | −$13.08 | −$113 |
| PSA 8 | $48.54 | −$24.94 | −$49.94 | −$150 |
Net = sale price − $48.48 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% | $125 | +$26.79 |
| 50% | $165 | +$66.65 |
| 75% | $205 | +$107 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 8%. 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 | $318 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $245 | −$73.14 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $147 | −$171 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $147 | −$171 | 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 | $245 | $147 | $318 | $147 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $163 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $85.40 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $48.54 |
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Grading Matvei Michkov #DB-35 — FAQ
Is Matvei Michkov #DB-35 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Matvei Michkov #DB-35 sells for $245 against $48.48 raw: a $196 spread, 5.1× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($85.40) 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 Matvei Michkov #DB-35 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Matvei Michkov #DB-35 (Hockey Cards 2025 Upper Deck Allure Doubloons) sells for about $245 versus $48.48 for a raw near-mint copy — a 5.1× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Matvei Michkov #DB-35?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $318, ahead of PSA 10 at $245. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Matvei Michkov #DB-35 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 Matvei Michkov #DB-35 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Matvei Michkov #DB-35 breaks even when it gems about 8% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $85.40).
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