Is Igor Larionov #128 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 48× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Igor Larionov #128 sells for $63.97 against $1.33 raw: a $62.64 spread, 48× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($14.31) 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)
- $1.33
- PSA 10
- $63.97
- PSA 9
- $14.31
- Gem premium
- 48×
- 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 | $63.97 | +$37.64 | +$12.64 | −$87.36 |
| PSA 9 | $14.31 | −$12.02 | −$37.02 | −$137 |
| PSA 8 | $2.97 | −$23.36 | −$48.36 | −$148 |
Net = sale price − $1.33 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% | $26.73 | −$24.60 |
| 50% | $39.14 | −$12.19 |
| 75% | $51.55 | +$0.23 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 75%. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses — measure it before you decide.
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 | $83.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $63.97 | −$19.03 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $40.00 | −$43.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $38.00 | −$45.00 | 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 Igor Larionov #128 — FAQ
Is Igor Larionov #128 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Igor Larionov #128 sells for $63.97 against $1.33 raw: a $62.64 spread, 48× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($14.31) 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 $63.97 versus $1.33 for a raw near-mint copy — a 48× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Igor Larionov #128?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $83.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $63.97. 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.
What gem rate makes grading Igor Larionov #128 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Igor Larionov #128 breaks even when it gems about 75% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $14.31).
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