Is Sidney Crosby #285 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Sidney Crosby #285 sells for $287 against $35.49 raw: a $252 spread, 8.1× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($72.42) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $35.49
- PSA 10
- $287
- PSA 9
- $72.42
- Gem premium
- 8.1×
- 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 | $287 | +$227 | +$202 | +$102 |
| PSA 9 | $72.42 | +$11.93 | −$13.07 | −$113 |
| PSA 8 | $39.64 | −$20.85 | −$45.85 | −$146 |
Net = sale price − $35.49 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% | $126 | +$40.69 |
| 50% | $180 | +$94.46 |
| 75% | $234 | +$148 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 6%. 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 | $374 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $287 | −$86.53 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $172 | −$202 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $108 | −$266 | 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 | $287 | $172 | $374 | $108 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $134 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $72.42 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $39.64 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $32.00 |
Run your own numbers
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Grading Sidney Crosby #285 — FAQ
Is Sidney Crosby #285 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Sidney Crosby #285 sells for $287 against $35.49 raw: a $252 spread, 8.1× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($72.42) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Sidney Crosby #285 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Sidney Crosby #285 (Hockey Cards 2005 Upper Deck Victory) sells for about $287 versus $35.49 for a raw near-mint copy — a 8.1× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Sidney Crosby #285?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $374, ahead of PSA 10 at $287. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Sidney Crosby #285 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 Sidney Crosby #285 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Sidney Crosby #285 breaks even when it gems about 6% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $72.42).
Is your hockey card centered well enough to grade?
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