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Is the 2005 Ultra Sidney Crosby #251 worth grading?
Live market numbers as of 2026-06-22 — raw vs. graded value, PSA 10 gem rate, and the breakeven math.
Raw value
$171.03
PSA 9 value
$234.66
PSA 10 value
$460.34
PSA 10 gem rate
51.3%
Based on the numbers below, this card is a strong grading candidate at current prices: a PSA 10 nets an estimated $177 profit and 51.3% of recent submissions gemmed.
The breakeven math
| Line item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Raw purchase | $171.03 |
| Sales tax (8%) | $13.68 |
| Grading fee (value tier) | $25.00 |
| Shipping | $5.00 |
| Total cost basis | $214.71 |
| Net at PSA 10 (85% payout) | +$176.58 (+82%) |
| Net at PSA 9 (the downside case) | −$15.25 |
Assumptions: $25 grading, $5 shipping, 8% tax on the raw purchase, and keeping 85% of the sale after marketplace fees. Your numbers will differ — run them below.
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