Sidney Crosby
2005 Upper Deck Rookie Class · #1 · 2005
Sidney Crosby prices by grade
| Grade | Value | eBay |
|---|---|---|
| Ungraded | $22.22 | Buy on eBay ↗ |
| PSA 7 | $22.97 | Buy on eBay ↗ |
| PSA 8 | $45.01 | Buy on eBay ↗ |
| PSA 9 | $70.17 | Buy on eBay ↗ |
| Grade 9.5 | $91.29 | Buy on eBay ↗ |
| PSA 10 | $300.71 | Buy on eBay ↗ |
| BGS 10 | $241.64 | Buy on eBay ↗ |
| CGC 10 | $180.00 | Buy on eBay ↗ |
| SGC 10 | $119.75 | Buy on eBay ↗ |
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Looking up the 2005 Upper Deck Rookie Class Sidney Crosby #1? You're in the right place: this page tracks its market value across every major grade, starting around $22.22 raw, with live eBay listings to compare against.
Graded copies command a clear premium — an ungraded copy is worth around $22.22, a PSA 9 around $70.17, a PSA 10 (Gem Mint) around $300.71 and a pristine BGS 10 around $241.64. That's roughly a 14× premium for a gem-mint copy over raw — one of the clearest signals that condition-sensitive buyers dominate this card's market.
Use the grade table above to compare values across PSA, BGS, CGC and SGC, and the eBay links to find live listings. Scan your copy with Ripbin to track it in your locker.
Market context
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 $22.22 and top grades reaching $300.71, 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.
PSA remains the most liquid grading label in the hobby, while BGS (with its Black Label 10) and modern entrants CGC and SGC have growing followings — the table above shows how each label prices for this card.
Smart buying guide
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.
Selling? List smart: photograph corners and surface clearly, state the condition honestly, and price against the grade table above. Or scan it into your Ripbin locker and let bids come to you.
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Frequently asked questions
- How much is the 2005 Upper Deck Rookie Class Sidney Crosby #1 worth?
- An ungraded Sidney Crosby #1 is worth approximately $22.22, and a PSA 10 graded copy is around $300.71. 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 Upper Deck Rookie Class is valued around $300.71.
- Is the Sidney Crosby #1 worth grading?
- Often yes — with raw copies around $22.22 and top grades near $300.71, 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 #1 card?
- Sidney Crosby 2005 Upper Deck Rookie Class 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 #1?
- 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.