Sidney Crosby
2005 SP Authentic · #181 · 2005
Sidney Crosby prices by grade
| Grade | Value | eBay |
|---|---|---|
| Ungraded | $4,682.32 | Buy on eBay ↗ |
| PSA 8 | $4,505.57 | Buy on eBay ↗ |
| PSA 9 | $5,146.09 | Buy on eBay ↗ |
| Grade 9.5 | $8,800.00 | Buy on eBay ↗ |
| PSA 10 | $12,500.92 | Buy on eBay ↗ |
| BGS 10 | $13,099.46 | Buy on eBay ↗ |
| CGC 10 | $7,501.00 | Buy on eBay ↗ |
| SGC 10 | $7,501.00 | Buy on eBay ↗ |
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Affiliate — we may earn a commission2005 SP Authentic Sidney Crosby #181 value & prices
Sidney Crosby #181 from 2005 2005 SP Authentic is a card collectors search for regularly. Current market value sits near $4,682.32 for an ungraded copy.
Graded copies command a clear premium — an ungraded copy is worth around $4,682.32, a PSA 9 around $5,146.09, a PSA 10 (Gem Mint) around $12,500.92, a pristine BGS 10 around $13 and099.46. The gem-mint premium is modest (about 2.7× raw), so condition matters here but doesn't completely define the price.
See the full grade ladder and current eBay listings above. Collectors use Ripbin to scan, value and trade cards like the Sidney Crosby.
About this card's market
This card comes from the modern era, where print runs tightened and parallels became the chase. Base versions are accessible, while graded gems and rare parallels carry the premium.
Hockey's collector base is loyal and international, with Upper Deck flagship issues and star rookies driving the market.
Is it worth grading?
With raw copies near $4,682.32 and top grades reaching $12,500.92, grading a sharp copy of this card can clearly pay for itself — the spread comfortably covers a typical ~$25.00 grading fee. The catch: only submit copies with strong centering, clean corners, and unmarked surfaces, because anything below a 9 usually erases the math.
When choosing a grader, PSA slabs typically resell fastest, BGS rewards truly pristine copies, and SGC/CGC offer faster turnarounds — compare each label's value in the grade table above.
How to buy this card
The fastest way to gauge the real market for this card is to scan the live eBay listings above: look at the spread between auction and Buy-It-Now prices, and check sold history before paying top dollar.
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Frequently asked questions
- How much is the 2005 SP Authentic Sidney Crosby #181 worth?
- An ungraded Sidney Crosby #181 is worth approximately $4,682.32, and a PSA 10 graded copy is around $12,500.92. Values change with the market — check the live eBay listings for current pricing.
- What is a PSA 10 Sidney Crosby worth?
- A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) Sidney Crosby from 2005 SP Authentic is valued around $12,500.92.
- Is the Sidney Crosby #181 worth grading?
- Often yes — with raw copies around $4,682.32 and top grades near $12,500.92, a sharp copy can return well over the grading fee. Only submit copies with strong centering and clean corners.
- Where can I buy the Sidney Crosby #181 card?
- Sidney Crosby 2005 SP Authentic cards are available on eBay — use the grade-specific links above to find current listings, or browse the live listings carousel on this page.
- What affects the value of the Sidney Crosby #181?
- Condition and grade matter most, followed by the player's performance and career trajectory. Parallel versions, print runs, and overall hobby demand also move the price.