Is Matvei Michkov #C353 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Matvei Michkov #C353 brings $117 versus $49.28 raw — a $68.16 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($50.57) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $49.28
- PSA 10
- $117
- PSA 9
- $50.57
- Gem premium
- 2.4×
- 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 | $117 | +$43.16 | +$18.16 | −$81.84 |
| PSA 9 | $50.57 | −$23.71 | −$48.71 | −$149 |
| PSA 8 | $24.72 | −$49.56 | −$74.56 | −$175 |
Net = sale price − $49.28 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% | $67.29 | −$31.99 |
| 50% | $84.00 | −$15.28 |
| 75% | $101 | +$1.44 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 73%. 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 | $153 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $117 | −$35.56 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $70.00 | −$83.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $70.00 | −$83.00 | 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.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA | CGC | BGS | SGC | Graded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $117 | $70.00 | $153 | $70.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $114 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $50.57 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $24.72 |
Run your own numbers
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Grading Matvei Michkov #C353 — FAQ
Is Matvei Michkov #C353 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Matvei Michkov #C353 brings $117 versus $49.28 raw — a $68.16 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($50.57) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Matvei Michkov #C353 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Matvei Michkov #C353 (Hockey Cards 2024 Upper Deck Canvas) sells for about $117 versus $49.28 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.4× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Matvei Michkov #C353?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $153, ahead of PSA 10 at $117. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Matvei Michkov #C353 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 #C353 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Matvei Michkov #C353 breaks even when it gems about 73% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $50.57).
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