Is Ivan Demidov [Blue Authentics] #137 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 12× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Ivan Demidov [Blue Authentics] #137 sells for $52.61 against $4.37 raw: a $48.24 spread, 12× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($17.86) 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)
- $4.37
- PSA 10
- $52.61
- PSA 9
- $17.86
- Gem premium
- 12×
- 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 | $52.61 | +$23.24 | −$1.76 | −$102 |
| PSA 9 | $17.86 | −$11.51 | −$36.51 | −$137 |
| PSA 8 | $9.52 | −$19.85 | −$44.85 | −$145 |
Net = sale price − $4.37 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% | $26.55 | −$27.82 |
| 50% | $35.23 | −$19.14 |
| 75% | $43.92 | −$10.45 |
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 | $68.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $52.61 | −$15.39 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $32.00 | −$36.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $32.00 | −$36.00 | 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 | $52.61 | $32.00 | $68.00 | $32.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $34.88 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $17.86 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $9.52 |
Run your own numbers
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Grading Ivan Demidov [Blue Authentics] #137 — FAQ
Is Ivan Demidov [Blue Authentics] #137 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Ivan Demidov [Blue Authentics] #137 sells for $52.61 against $4.37 raw: a $48.24 spread, 12× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($17.86) 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 [Blue Authentics] #137 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Ivan Demidov [Blue Authentics] #137 (Hockey Cards 2025 SP) sells for about $52.61 versus $4.37 for a raw near-mint copy — a 12× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Ivan Demidov [Blue Authentics] #137?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $68.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $52.61. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Ivan Demidov [Blue Authentics] #137 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.
Is your hockey card centered well enough to grade?
Centering makes or breaks a PSA 10. Scan any card with Midpoint to measure its exact centering, get a grade estimate, and see what your copy is actually worth.
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