Is Patrik Elias #185 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 34× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Patrik Elias #185 sells for $121 against $3.59 raw: a $117 spread, 34× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($17.39) 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)
- $3.59
- PSA 10
- $121
- PSA 9
- $17.39
- Gem premium
- 34×
- 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 | $121 | +$92.27 | +$67.27 | −$32.73 |
| PSA 9 | $17.39 | −$11.20 | −$36.20 | −$136 |
| PSA 8 | $12.73 | −$15.86 | −$40.86 | −$141 |
Net = sale price − $3.59 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% | $43.26 | −$10.33 |
| 50% | $69.13 | +$15.53 |
| 75% | $94.99 | +$41.40 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 35%. 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 | $157 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $121 | −$36.14 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $73.00 | −$84.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $73.00 | −$84.00 | 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 | $121 | $73.00 | $157 | $73.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $44.96 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $17.39 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $12.73 |
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Grading Patrik Elias #185 — FAQ
Is Patrik Elias #185 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Patrik Elias #185 sells for $121 against $3.59 raw: a $117 spread, 34× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($17.39) 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 Patrik Elias #185 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Patrik Elias #185 (Hockey Cards 1997 SP Authentic) sells for about $121 versus $3.59 for a raw near-mint copy — a 34× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Patrik Elias #185?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $157, ahead of PSA 10 at $121. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Patrik Elias #185 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 Patrik Elias #185 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Patrik Elias #185 breaks even when it gems about 35% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $17.39).
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