Is Andrei Svechnikov #451 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Andrei Svechnikov #451 brings $47.20 versus $13.25 raw — a $33.95 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($22.37) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $13.25
- PSA 10
- $47.20
- PSA 9
- $22.37
- Gem premium
- 3.6×
- 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 | $47.20 | +$8.95 | −$16.05 | −$116 |
| PSA 9 | $22.37 | −$15.88 | −$40.88 | −$141 |
| PSA 8 | $16.77 | −$21.48 | −$46.48 | −$146 |
Net = sale price − $13.25 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% | $28.58 | −$34.67 |
| 50% | $34.79 | −$28.46 |
| 75% | $40.99 | −$22.26 |
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 | $104 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $47.20 | −$56.80 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $44.18 | −$59.82 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $28.00 | −$76.00 | 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.
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Grading Andrei Svechnikov #451 — FAQ
Is Andrei Svechnikov #451 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Andrei Svechnikov #451 brings $47.20 versus $13.25 raw — a $33.95 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($22.37) 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 $47.20 versus $13.25 for a raw near-mint copy — a 3.6× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Andrei Svechnikov #451?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $104, ahead of PSA 10 at $47.20. 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.
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