Is Ivan Demidov [Spectrum] #HN-1 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 15× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Ivan Demidov [Spectrum] #HN-1 sells for $189 against $12.96 raw: a $176 spread, 15× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($34.26) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $12.96
- PSA 10
- $189
- PSA 9
- $34.26
- Gem premium
- 15×
- 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 | $189 | +$151 | +$126 | +$25.54 |
| PSA 9 | $34.26 | −$3.70 | −$28.70 | −$129 |
| PSA 8 | $19.11 | −$18.85 | −$43.85 | −$144 |
Net = sale price − $12.96 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% | $72.82 | +$9.86 |
| 50% | $111 | +$48.42 |
| 75% | $150 | +$86.98 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 19%. 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 | $245 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $189 | −$56.50 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $113 | −$132 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $113 | −$132 | 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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Grading Ivan Demidov [Spectrum] #HN-1 — FAQ
Is Ivan Demidov [Spectrum] #HN-1 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Ivan Demidov [Spectrum] #HN-1 sells for $189 against $12.96 raw: a $176 spread, 15× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($34.26) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Ivan Demidov [Spectrum] #HN-1 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Ivan Demidov [Spectrum] #HN-1 (Hockey Cards 2025 Upper Deck Allure Hues Next) sells for about $189 versus $12.96 for a raw near-mint copy — a 15× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Ivan Demidov [Spectrum] #HN-1?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $245, ahead of PSA 10 at $189. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Ivan Demidov [Spectrum] #HN-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 [Spectrum] #HN-1 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Ivan Demidov [Spectrum] #HN-1 breaks even when it gems about 19% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $34.26).
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