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Is the 2005 SP Authentic Sidney Crosby #181 Autograph worth grading?
Live market numbers as of 2026-08-14 — raw vs. graded value, PSA 10 gem rate, and the breakeven math.
Raw value
$4,682.32
PSA 9 value
$6,971.51
PSA 10 value
$12,500.00
PSA 10 gem rate
33.6%
Based on the numbers below, this card is potentially worth grading — a PSA 10 nets an estimated $5,538, but the 33.6% gem rate means the 10 is far from guaranteed. Weigh the PSA 9 outcome below.
The breakeven math
| Line item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Raw purchase | $4,682.32 |
| Sales tax (8%) | $374.59 |
| Grading fee (value tier) | $25.00 |
| Shipping | $5.00 |
| Total cost basis | $5,086.91 |
| Net at PSA 10 (85% payout) | +$5,538.09 (+109%) |
| Net at PSA 9 (the downside case) | +$838.88 |
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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