Is Matvei Michkov [100] #PC-55 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Matvei Michkov [100] #PC-55 sells for $97.00 against $50.78 raw: a $46.22 spread, 1.9× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($80.60) 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)
- $50.78
- PSA 10
- $97.00
- PSA 9
- $80.60
- Gem premium
- 1.9×
- 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 | $97.00 | +$21.22 | −$3.78 | −$104 |
| PSA 9 | $80.60 | +$4.82 | −$20.18 | −$120 |
| PSA 8 | $47.66 | −$28.12 | −$53.12 | −$153 |
Net = sale price − $50.78 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% | $84.70 | −$16.08 |
| 50% | $88.80 | −$11.98 |
| 75% | $92.90 | −$7.88 |
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 | $126 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $97.00 | −$29.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $58.00 | −$68.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $58.00 | −$68.00 | 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 Matvei Michkov [100] #PC-55 — FAQ
Is Matvei Michkov [100] #PC-55 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Matvei Michkov [100] #PC-55 sells for $97.00 against $50.78 raw: a $46.22 spread, 1.9× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($80.60) 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 Matvei Michkov [100] #PC-55 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Matvei Michkov [100] #PC-55 (Hockey Cards 2024 Upper Deck Population Count) sells for about $97.00 versus $50.78 for a raw near-mint copy — a 1.9× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Matvei Michkov [100] #PC-55?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $126, ahead of PSA 10 at $97.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Matvei Michkov [100] #PC-55 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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