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Is the 2005 Upper Deck Rookie Class Sidney Crosby #1 worth grading?
Live market numbers as of 2026-06-22 — raw vs. graded value, PSA 10 gem rate, and the breakeven math.
Raw value
$25.81
PSA 9 value
$77.87
PSA 10 value
$257.42
PSA 10 gem rate
29.7%
Based on the numbers below, this card is potentially worth grading — a PSA 10 nets an estimated $161, but the 29.7% gem rate means the 10 is far from guaranteed. Weigh the PSA 9 outcome below.
The breakeven math
| Line item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Raw purchase | $25.81 |
| Sales tax (8%) | $2.06 |
| Grading fee (value tier) | $25.00 |
| Shipping | $5.00 |
| Total cost basis | $57.87 |
| Net at PSA 10 (85% payout) | +$160.93 (+278%) |
| Net at PSA 9 (the downside case) | +$8.31 |
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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