Is Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin #UTM-CM worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin #UTM-CM brings $86.55 versus $34.97 raw — a $51.58 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($48.28) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $34.97
- PSA 10
- $86.55
- PSA 9
- $48.28
- Gem premium
- 2.5×
- 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 | $86.55 | +$26.58 | +$1.58 | −$98.42 |
| PSA 9 | $48.28 | −$11.69 | −$36.69 | −$137 |
| PSA 8 | $32.17 | −$27.80 | −$52.80 | −$153 |
Net = sale price − $34.97 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% | $57.85 | −$27.12 |
| 50% | $67.41 | −$17.56 |
| 75% | $76.98 | −$7.99 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 96%. 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 | $113 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $86.55 | −$26.45 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $52.00 | −$61.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $52.00 | −$61.00 | 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, Evgeni Malkin #UTM-CM — FAQ
Is Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin #UTM-CM worth grading?
A PSA 10 Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin #UTM-CM brings $86.55 versus $34.97 raw — a $51.58 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($48.28) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin #UTM-CM worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin #UTM-CM (Hockey Cards 2021 Ultimate Collection Ulti Mates Jersey) sells for about $86.55 versus $34.97 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.5× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin #UTM-CM?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $113, ahead of PSA 10 at $86.55. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin #UTM-CM 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, Evgeni Malkin #UTM-CM break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin #UTM-CM breaks even when it gems about 96% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $48.28).
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