Is Mike Krushelnyski #49 worth grading?
Hockey · Hockey Cards 1985 Topps · full price guide →
Grading rarely pays for this card
Grade 9.5 copies of Mike Krushelnyski #49 sell for $7.00, only $5.84 above the $1.16 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. A PSA 9 ($6.45) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $1.16
- Grade 9.5
- $7.00
- PSA 9
- $6.45
- Gem premium
- 6.0×
- 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 — Grade 9.5 | $7.00 | −$19.16 | −$44.16 | −$144 |
| PSA 9 | $6.45 | −$19.71 | −$44.71 | −$145 |
| PSA 8 | $2.39 | −$23.77 | −$48.77 | −$149 |
Net = sale price − $1.16 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% | $6.59 | −$44.57 |
| 50% | $6.72 | −$44.44 |
| 75% | $6.86 | −$44.30 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →Run your own numbers
Should I pay this?
Enter the seller’s asking price to see your net outcome per grade.
Other 1985 Topps cards worth checking
Full set checklist →
Grading Mike Krushelnyski #49 — FAQ
Is Mike Krushelnyski #49 worth grading?
Grade 9.5 copies of Mike Krushelnyski #49 sell for $7.00, only $5.84 above the $1.16 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. A PSA 9 ($6.45) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
Best on iPhone & Android
Check your hockey card in the Midpoint app
Scan with your camera to measure centering to the millimeter, get an AI grade with corner and edge close-ups, see what your copy is worth, and track it in your portfolio. Free to start.
