Is Evgeni Malkin [Gold Scripts] #303 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Evgeni Malkin [Gold Scripts] #303 brings $164 versus $77.14 raw — a $86.72 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($75.00) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $77.14
- PSA 10
- $164
- PSA 9
- $75.00
- Gem premium
- 2.1×
- 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 | $164 | +$61.72 | +$36.72 | −$63.28 |
| PSA 9 | $75.00 | −$27.14 | −$52.14 | −$152 |
| PSA 8 | $44.74 | −$57.40 | −$82.40 | −$182 |
Net = sale price − $77.14 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% | $97.22 | −$29.92 |
| 50% | $119 | −$7.71 |
| 75% | $142 | +$14.51 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 59%. 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 | $213 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $164 | −$49.14 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $98.00 | −$115 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $98.00 | −$115 | 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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Full set checklist →Grading Evgeni Malkin [Gold Scripts] #303 — FAQ
Is Evgeni Malkin [Gold Scripts] #303 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Evgeni Malkin [Gold Scripts] #303 brings $164 versus $77.14 raw — a $86.72 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($75.00) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 Evgeni Malkin [Gold Scripts] #303 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Evgeni Malkin [Gold Scripts] #303 (Hockey Cards 2006 Upper Deck MVP) sells for about $164 versus $77.14 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.1× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Evgeni Malkin [Gold Scripts] #303?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $213, ahead of PSA 10 at $164. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Evgeni Malkin [Gold Scripts] #303 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 Evgeni Malkin [Gold Scripts] #303 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Evgeni Malkin [Gold Scripts] #303 breaks even when it gems about 59% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $75.00).
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