Is Ivan Demidov #HF-18 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Ivan Demidov #HF-18 sells for $207 against $37.88 raw: a $169 spread, 5.5× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($70.40) 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)
- $37.88
- PSA 10
- $207
- PSA 9
- $70.40
- Gem premium
- 5.5×
- 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 | $207 | +$144 | +$119 | +$19.35 |
| PSA 9 | $70.40 | +$7.52 | −$17.48 | −$117 |
| PSA 8 | $39.45 | −$23.43 | −$48.43 | −$148 |
Net = sale price − $37.88 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% | $105 | +$16.73 |
| 50% | $139 | +$50.94 |
| 75% | $173 | +$85.14 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 13%. 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 | $269 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $207 | −$61.77 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $124 | −$145 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $124 | −$145 | 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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Full set checklist →Grading Ivan Demidov #HF-18 — FAQ
Is Ivan Demidov #HF-18 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Ivan Demidov #HF-18 sells for $207 against $37.88 raw: a $169 spread, 5.5× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($70.40) 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 Ivan Demidov #HF-18 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Ivan Demidov #HF-18 (Hockey Cards 2025 SP Authentic Holofoil) sells for about $207 versus $37.88 for a raw near-mint copy — a 5.5× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Ivan Demidov #HF-18?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $269, ahead of PSA 10 at $207. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Ivan Demidov #HF-18 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 #HF-18 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Ivan Demidov #HF-18 breaks even when it gems about 13% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $70.40).
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