Is Igor Larionov #128 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 38× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Igor Larionov #128 sells for $50.91 against $1.34 raw: a $49.57 spread, 38× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($13.59) 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)
- $1.34
- PSA 10
- $50.91
- PSA 9
- $13.59
- Gem premium
- 38×
- 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 | $50.91 | +$24.57 | −$0.43 | −$100 |
| PSA 9 | $13.59 | −$12.75 | −$37.75 | −$138 |
| PSA 8 | $2.97 | −$23.37 | −$48.37 | −$148 |
Net = sale price − $1.34 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% | $22.92 | −$28.42 |
| 50% | $32.25 | −$19.09 |
| 75% | $41.58 | −$9.76 |
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 | $66.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $50.91 | −$15.09 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $40.00 | −$26.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $31.00 | −$35.00 | 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.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA | CGC | BGS | SGC | Graded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $50.91 | $31.00 | $66.00 | $40.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $15.43 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $13.59 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $2.97 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $2.18 |
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Grading Igor Larionov #128 — FAQ
Is Igor Larionov #128 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Igor Larionov #128 sells for $50.91 against $1.34 raw: a $49.57 spread, 38× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($13.59) 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 Igor Larionov #128 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Igor Larionov #128 (Hockey Cards 1990 Upper Deck) sells for about $50.91 versus $1.34 for a raw near-mint copy — a 38× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Igor Larionov #128?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $66.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $50.91. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Igor Larionov #128 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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