Is Sidney Crosby #138 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Sidney Crosby #138 sells for $46.24 against $1.95 raw: a $44.29 spread, 24× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($27.09) 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)
- $1.95
- PSA 10
- $46.24
- PSA 9
- $27.09
- Gem premium
- 24×
- As of
- Sep 3, 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 | $46.24 | +$19.29 | −$5.71 | −$106 |
| PSA 9 | $27.09 | +$0.14 | −$24.86 | −$125 |
| PSA 8 | $17.62 | −$9.33 | −$34.33 | −$134 |
Net = sale price − $1.95 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% | $31.88 | −$20.07 |
| 50% | $36.66 | −$15.29 |
| 75% | $41.45 | −$10.50 |
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 | $60.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $46.24 | −$13.76 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $44.99 | −$15.01 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $28.00 | −$32.00 | 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 Sidney Crosby #138 — FAQ
Is Sidney Crosby #138 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Sidney Crosby #138 sells for $46.24 against $1.95 raw: a $44.29 spread, 24× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($27.09) 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 #138 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Sidney Crosby #138 (Hockey Cards 2023 Upper Deck) sells for about $46.24 versus $1.95 for a raw near-mint copy — a 24× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Sidney Crosby #138?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $60.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $46.24. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Sidney Crosby #138 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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