Is Dalibor Dvorsky [Blue Autograph] #NG-18 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 5.6× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Dalibor Dvorsky [Blue Autograph] #NG-18 sells for $141 against $25.29 raw: a $115 spread, 5.6× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($49.08) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $25.29
- PSA 10
- $141
- PSA 9
- $49.08
- Gem premium
- 5.6×
- As of
- Sep 3, 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 | $141 | +$90.28 | +$65.28 | −$34.72 |
| PSA 9 | $49.08 | −$1.21 | −$26.21 | −$126 |
| PSA 8 | $27.64 | −$22.65 | −$47.65 | −$148 |
Net = sale price − $25.29 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% | $71.95 | −$3.34 |
| 50% | $94.82 | +$19.53 |
| 75% | $118 | +$42.41 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 29%. 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 | $183 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $141 | −$42.43 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $84.00 | −$99.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $84.00 | −$99.00 | 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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Full set checklist →Grading Dalibor Dvorsky [Blue Autograph] #NG-18 — FAQ
Is Dalibor Dvorsky [Blue Autograph] #NG-18 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Dalibor Dvorsky [Blue Autograph] #NG-18 sells for $141 against $25.29 raw: a $115 spread, 5.6× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($49.08) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Dalibor Dvorsky [Blue Autograph] #NG-18 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Dalibor Dvorsky [Blue Autograph] #NG-18 (Hockey Cards 2025 SP Game Used New Grooves) sells for about $141 versus $25.29 for a raw near-mint copy — a 5.6× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Dalibor Dvorsky [Blue Autograph] #NG-18?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $183, ahead of PSA 10 at $141. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Dalibor Dvorsky [Blue Autograph] #NG-18 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 Dalibor Dvorsky [Blue Autograph] #NG-18 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Dalibor Dvorsky [Blue Autograph] #NG-18 breaks even when it gems about 29% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $49.08).
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