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Is Sidney Crosby [Gold] #285 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 9.5 Sidney Crosby [Gold] #285 brings $1000 versus $719 raw — a $281 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. Without PSA 9 sales on record, budget for the fee being lost on a near-miss.
- Raw (NM)
- $719
- Grade 9.5
- $1000
- Gem premium
- 1.4×
- 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 — Grade 9.5 | $1000 | +$256 | +$231 | +$131 |
Net = sale price − $719 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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Raw conditions & history →| Grade | Graded |
|---|---|
| 9.5 | $1000 |
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Grading Sidney Crosby [Gold] #285 — FAQ
Is Sidney Crosby [Gold] #285 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Sidney Crosby [Gold] #285 brings $1000 versus $719 raw — a $281 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. Without PSA 9 sales on record, budget for the fee being lost on a near-miss.
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