Is Nikita Tolopilo [Autograph] #146 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 7.9× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Nikita Tolopilo [Autograph] #146 sells for $70.81 against $8.99 raw: a $61.82 spread, 7.9× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($24.13) 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)
- $8.99
- PSA 10
- $70.81
- PSA 9
- $24.13
- Gem premium
- 7.9×
- 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 | $70.81 | +$36.82 | +$11.82 | −$88.18 |
| PSA 9 | $24.13 | −$9.86 | −$34.86 | −$135 |
| PSA 8 | $13.12 | −$20.87 | −$45.87 | −$146 |
Net = sale price − $8.99 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% | $35.80 | −$23.19 |
| 50% | $47.47 | −$11.52 |
| 75% | $59.14 | +$0.15 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 75%. 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 | $92.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $70.81 | −$21.19 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $42.00 | −$50.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $42.00 | −$50.00 | 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 Nikita Tolopilo [Autograph] #146 — FAQ
Is Nikita Tolopilo [Autograph] #146 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Nikita Tolopilo [Autograph] #146 sells for $70.81 against $8.99 raw: a $61.82 spread, 7.9× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($24.13) 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 Nikita Tolopilo [Autograph] #146 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Nikita Tolopilo [Autograph] #146 (Hockey Cards 2025 SkyBox Metal Universe) sells for about $70.81 versus $8.99 for a raw near-mint copy — a 7.9× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Nikita Tolopilo [Autograph] #146?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $92.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $70.81. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Nikita Tolopilo [Autograph] #146 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 Tolopilo [Autograph] #146 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Nikita Tolopilo [Autograph] #146 breaks even when it gems about 75% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $24.13).
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