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Is Andrei Kostitsyn [Autograph] #213 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Andrei Kostitsyn [Autograph] #213 brings $50.00 versus $10.18 raw — a $39.82 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($33.30) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $10.18
- PSA 10
- $50.00
- PSA 9
- $33.30
- Gem premium
- 4.9×
- 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 | $50.00 | +$14.82 | −$10.18 | −$110 |
| PSA 9 | $33.30 | −$1.88 | −$26.88 | −$127 |
| PSA 8 | $18.62 | −$16.56 | −$41.56 | −$142 |
Net = sale price − $10.18 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% | $37.47 | −$22.71 |
| 50% | $41.65 | −$18.53 |
| 75% | $45.83 | −$14.35 |
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 | $65.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $50.00 | −$15.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $30.00 | −$35.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $30.00 | −$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.
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Grading Andrei Kostitsyn [Autograph] #213 — FAQ
Is Andrei Kostitsyn [Autograph] #213 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Andrei Kostitsyn [Autograph] #213 brings $50.00 versus $10.18 raw — a $39.82 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($33.30) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Andrei Kostitsyn [Autograph] #213 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Andrei Kostitsyn [Autograph] #213 (Hockey Cards 2005 SP Authentic) sells for about $50.00 versus $10.18 for a raw near-mint copy — a 4.9× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Andrei Kostitsyn [Autograph] #213?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $65.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $50.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Andrei Kostitsyn [Autograph] #213 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.
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