![Matvei Michkov [Blue Autograph] #250 (Hockey Cards 2024 SP Game Used) — is it worth grading?](https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/~bUAAeSwVqBp~SRD/s-l1600.jpg)
Is Matvei Michkov [Blue Autograph] #250 worth grading?
Hockey · Hockey Cards 2024 SP Game Used · full price guide →
Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Matvei Michkov [Blue Autograph] #250 sells for $265 against $61.18 raw: a $204 spread, 4.3× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($99.38) 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)
- $61.18
- PSA 10
- $265
- PSA 9
- $99.38
- Gem premium
- 4.3×
- 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 | $265 | +$179 | +$154 | +$53.77 |
| PSA 9 | $99.38 | +$13.20 | −$11.80 | −$112 |
| PSA 8 | $58.29 | −$27.89 | −$52.89 | −$153 |
Net = sale price − $61.18 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% | $141 | +$29.59 |
| 50% | $182 | +$70.98 |
| 75% | $224 | +$112 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 7%. 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 | $344 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $265 | −$79.05 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $159 | −$185 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $159 | −$185 | 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 | $265 | $159 | $344 | $159 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $186 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $99.38 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $58.29 |
Run your own numbers
Should I pay this?
Enter the seller’s asking price to see your net outcome per grade.
Other 2024 SP Game Used cards worth checking
Full set checklist →
Grading Matvei Michkov [Blue Autograph] #250 — FAQ
Is Matvei Michkov [Blue Autograph] #250 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Matvei Michkov [Blue Autograph] #250 sells for $265 against $61.18 raw: a $204 spread, 4.3× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($99.38) 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 [Blue Autograph] #250 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Matvei Michkov [Blue Autograph] #250 (Hockey Cards 2024 SP Game Used) sells for about $265 versus $61.18 for a raw near-mint copy — a 4.3× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Matvei Michkov [Blue Autograph] #250?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $344, ahead of PSA 10 at $265. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Matvei Michkov [Blue Autograph] #250 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 Matvei Michkov [Blue Autograph] #250 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Matvei Michkov [Blue Autograph] #250 breaks even when it gems about 7% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $99.38).
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.
Check my card free
