Is Nikita Kucherov #T-NK worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Nikita Kucherov #T-NK sells for $262 against $58.41 raw: a $203 spread, 4.5× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($96.48) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $58.41
- PSA 10
- $262
- PSA 9
- $96.48
- Gem premium
- 4.5×
- As of
- Sep 4, 2026
Break-even by outcome and fee
| If it comes back… | Sells for | Economy / bulk (~$25.00) | Standard (~$50.00) | Express (~$150) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gem — PSA 10 | $262 | +$178 | +$153 | +$53.10 |
| PSA 9 | $96.48 | +$13.07 | −$11.93 | −$112 |
| PSA 8 | $56.21 | −$27.20 | −$52.20 | −$152 |
Net = sale price − $58.41 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
Expected value — how often does it need to gem?
| Chance it gems | Expected sale | Expected net (standard fee) |
|---|---|---|
| 25% | $138 | +$29.33 |
| 50% | $179 | +$70.59 |
| 75% | $220 | +$112 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 7%. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses — measure it before you decide.
Which grader pays the most — and what a 10 takes
All centering standards →| Grader | 10 sells for | vs best | Front centering for a 10 | Back |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BGS 10 | $340 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $262 | −$78.49 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $157 | −$183 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $157 | −$183 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
Tolerances are each company's published centering standard for its top grade; surface, corners and edges must also be clean. Centering is the one you can measure yourself before you pay.
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Grading Nikita Kucherov #T-NK — FAQ
Is Nikita Kucherov #T-NK worth grading?
A PSA 10 Nikita Kucherov #T-NK sells for $262 against $58.41 raw: a $203 spread, 4.5× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($96.48) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Nikita Kucherov #T-NK worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Nikita Kucherov #T-NK (Hockey Cards 2024 SP Authentic Telemetry Autograph) sells for about $262 versus $58.41 for a raw near-mint copy — a 4.5× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Nikita Kucherov #T-NK?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $340, ahead of PSA 10 at $262. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Nikita Kucherov #T-NK need for a BGS 10?
BGS publishes 55/45 front and 70/30 back centering as the tolerance for a 10 (Gem Mint). Off-center copies are capped below the top grade regardless of surface — measure yours before paying the fee.
What gem rate makes grading Nikita Kucherov #T-NK break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Nikita Kucherov #T-NK breaks even when it gems about 7% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $96.48).
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