Is Ilya Kovalchuk #115 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 9.5 Ilya Kovalchuk #115 brings $28.07 versus $3.00 raw — a $25.07 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($18.87) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $3.00
- Grade 9.5
- $28.07
- PSA 9
- $18.87
- Gem premium
- 9.4×
- 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 | $28.07 | +$0.07 | −$24.93 | −$125 |
| PSA 9 | $18.87 | −$9.13 | −$34.13 | −$134 |
Net = sale price − $3.00 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% | $21.17 | −$31.83 |
| 50% | $23.47 | −$29.53 |
| 75% | $25.77 | −$27.23 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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Grading Ilya Kovalchuk #115 — FAQ
Is Ilya Kovalchuk #115 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Ilya Kovalchuk #115 brings $28.07 versus $3.00 raw — a $25.07 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($18.87) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
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