Is Ilya Sorokin [Blue-Purple] #CF-29 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Ilya Sorokin [Blue-Purple] #CF-29 brings $41.57 versus $3.78 raw — a $37.79 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($14.93) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $3.78
- PSA 10
- $41.57
- PSA 9
- $14.93
- Gem premium
- 11×
- 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 | $41.57 | +$12.79 | −$12.21 | −$112 |
| PSA 9 | $14.93 | −$13.85 | −$38.85 | −$139 |
| PSA 8 | $8.06 | −$20.72 | −$45.72 | −$146 |
Net = sale price − $3.78 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% | $21.59 | −$32.19 |
| 50% | $28.25 | −$25.53 |
| 75% | $34.91 | −$18.87 |
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 | $54.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $41.57 | −$12.43 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $25.00 | −$29.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $25.00 | −$29.00 | 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 Ilya Sorokin [Blue-Purple] #CF-29 — FAQ
Is Ilya Sorokin [Blue-Purple] #CF-29 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Ilya Sorokin [Blue-Purple] #CF-29 brings $41.57 versus $3.78 raw — a $37.79 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($14.93) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Ilya Sorokin [Blue-Purple] #CF-29 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Ilya Sorokin [Blue-Purple] #CF-29 (Hockey Cards 2023 Upper Deck Allure Color Flow) sells for about $41.57 versus $3.78 for a raw near-mint copy — a 11× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Ilya Sorokin [Blue-Purple] #CF-29?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $54.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $41.57. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Ilya Sorokin [Blue-Purple] #CF-29 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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