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Is Alexander Nikishin [Gold] #DZ-73 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Alexander Nikishin [Gold] #DZ-73 sells for $1,059 against $231 raw: a $829 spread, 4.6× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($373) 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)
- $231
- PSA 10
- $1,059
- PSA 9
- $373
- Gem premium
- 4.6×
- 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 | $1,059 | +$804 | +$779 | +$679 |
| PSA 9 | $373 | +$117 | +$91.80 | −$8.20 |
| PSA 8 | $215 | −$41.06 | −$66.06 | −$166 |
Net = sale price − $231 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% | $544 | +$263 |
| 50% | $716 | +$435 |
| 75% | $888 | +$607 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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 | $1,377 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $1,059 | −$318 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $636 | −$741 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $636 | −$741 | 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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Is Alexander Nikishin [Gold] #DZ-73 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Alexander Nikishin [Gold] #DZ-73 sells for $1,059 against $231 raw: a $829 spread, 4.6× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($373) 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 Alexander Nikishin [Gold] #DZ-73 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Alexander Nikishin [Gold] #DZ-73 (Hockey Cards 2025 Upper Deck Series 2 Dazzlers) sells for about $1,059 versus $231 for a raw near-mint copy — a 4.6× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Alexander Nikishin [Gold] #DZ-73?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $1,377, ahead of PSA 10 at $1,059. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Alexander Nikishin [Gold] #DZ-73 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.
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