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Is Ivan Demidov [Patterned Foilboard Authentics] #137 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Ivan Demidov [Patterned Foilboard Authentics] #137 sells for $301 against $59.89 raw: a $241 spread, 5.0× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($104) 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)
- $59.89
- PSA 10
- $301
- PSA 9
- $104
- 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 | $301 | +$216 | +$191 | +$91.15 |
| PSA 9 | $104 | +$19.15 | −$5.85 | −$106 |
| PSA 8 | $59.05 | −$25.84 | −$50.84 | −$151 |
Net = sale price − $59.89 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% | $153 | +$43.40 |
| 50% | $203 | +$92.65 |
| 75% | $252 | +$142 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 3%. 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 | $391 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $301 | −$89.96 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $181 | −$210 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $181 | −$210 | 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 | $301 | $181 | $391 | $181 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $198 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $104 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $59.05 |
Run your own numbers
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Grading Ivan Demidov [Patterned Foilboard Authentics] #137 — FAQ
Is Ivan Demidov [Patterned Foilboard Authentics] #137 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Ivan Demidov [Patterned Foilboard Authentics] #137 sells for $301 against $59.89 raw: a $241 spread, 5.0× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($104) 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 Ivan Demidov [Patterned Foilboard Authentics] #137 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Ivan Demidov [Patterned Foilboard Authentics] #137 (Hockey Cards 2025 SP) sells for about $301 versus $59.89 for a raw near-mint copy — a 5.0× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Ivan Demidov [Patterned Foilboard Authentics] #137?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $391, ahead of PSA 10 at $301. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Ivan Demidov [Patterned Foilboard 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.
What gem rate makes grading Ivan Demidov [Patterned Foilboard Authentics] #137 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Ivan Demidov [Patterned Foilboard Authentics] #137 breaks even when it gems about 3% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $104).
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