Is Ivan Boldirev #12 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 31× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Ivan Boldirev #12 sells for $48.66 against $1.57 raw: a $47.09 spread, 31× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($16.35) 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)
- $1.57
- PSA 10
- $48.66
- PSA 9
- $16.35
- Gem premium
- 31×
- As of
- Sep 3, 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 | $48.66 | +$22.09 | −$2.91 | −$103 |
| PSA 9 | $16.35 | −$10.22 | −$35.22 | −$135 |
| PSA 8 | $5.50 | −$21.07 | −$46.07 | −$146 |
Net = sale price − $1.57 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% | $24.43 | −$27.14 |
| 50% | $32.50 | −$19.07 |
| 75% | $40.58 | −$10.99 |
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 | $63.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $48.66 | −$14.34 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $29.00 | −$34.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $29.00 | −$34.00 | 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 Ivan Boldirev #12 — FAQ
Is Ivan Boldirev #12 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Ivan Boldirev #12 sells for $48.66 against $1.57 raw: a $47.09 spread, 31× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($16.35) 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 Boldirev #12 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Ivan Boldirev #12 (Hockey Cards 1975 Topps) sells for about $48.66 versus $1.57 for a raw near-mint copy — a 31× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Ivan Boldirev #12?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $63.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $48.66. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Ivan Boldirev #12 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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