Is Andrei Svechnikov #451 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Andrei Svechnikov #451 brings $57.58 versus $18.74 raw — a $38.84 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($24.15) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $18.74
- PSA 10
- $57.58
- PSA 9
- $24.15
- Gem premium
- 3.1×
- 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 | $57.58 | +$13.84 | −$11.16 | −$111 |
| PSA 9 | $24.15 | −$19.59 | −$44.59 | −$145 |
| PSA 8 | $16.85 | −$26.89 | −$51.89 | −$152 |
Net = sale price − $18.74 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% | $32.51 | −$36.23 |
| 50% | $40.86 | −$27.88 |
| 75% | $49.22 | −$19.52 |
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 | $102 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $57.58 | −$44.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $44.19 | −$57.39 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $35.00 | −$66.58 | 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 | $57.58 | $35.00 | $102 | $44.19 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $28.30 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $24.15 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $16.85 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $13.00 |
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Grading Andrei Svechnikov #451 — FAQ
Is Andrei Svechnikov #451 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Andrei Svechnikov #451 brings $57.58 versus $18.74 raw — a $38.84 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($24.15) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Andrei Svechnikov #451 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Andrei Svechnikov #451 (Hockey Cards 2018 Upper Deck) sells for about $57.58 versus $18.74 for a raw near-mint copy — a 3.1× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Andrei Svechnikov #451?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $102, ahead of PSA 10 at $57.58. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Andrei Svechnikov #451 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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