Is Evgeni Malkin #B-9 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Evgeni Malkin #B-9 brings $229 versus $132 raw — a $97.61 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($131) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $132
- PSA 10
- $229
- PSA 9
- $131
- Gem premium
- 1.7×
- 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 — PSA 10 | $229 | +$72.61 | +$47.61 | −$52.39 |
| PSA 9 | $131 | −$25.70 | −$50.70 | −$151 |
| PSA 8 | $119 | −$37.91 | −$62.91 | −$163 |
Net = sale price − $132 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% | $156 | −$26.12 |
| 50% | $180 | −$1.54 |
| 75% | $205 | +$23.03 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 52%. 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 | $298 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $229 | −$68.69 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $138 | −$160 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $138 | −$160 | 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.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA | CGC | BGS | SGC | Graded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $229 | $138 | $298 | $138 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $225 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $131 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $119 |
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Full set checklist →Grading Evgeni Malkin #B-9 — FAQ
Is Evgeni Malkin #B-9 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Evgeni Malkin #B-9 brings $229 versus $132 raw — a $97.61 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($131) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 Evgeni Malkin #B-9 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Evgeni Malkin #B-9 (Hockey Cards 2024 Upper Deck Allure 16-Bit) sells for about $229 versus $132 for a raw near-mint copy — a 1.7× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Evgeni Malkin #B-9?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $298, ahead of PSA 10 at $229. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Evgeni Malkin #B-9 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 #B-9 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Evgeni Malkin #B-9 breaks even when it gems about 52% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $131).
Is your hockey card centered well enough to grade?
Centering makes or breaks a PSA 10. Scan any card with Midpoint to measure its exact centering, get a grade estimate, and see what your copy is actually worth.
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