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Is Alexander Ovechkin [Autograph] #190 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Alexander Ovechkin [Autograph] #190 brings $12,373 versus $5,400 raw — a $6,972 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($4,915) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $5,400
- PSA 10
- $12,373
- PSA 9
- $4,915
- Gem premium
- 2.3×
- As of
- Aug 16, 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 | $12,373 | +$6,947 | +$6,922 | +$6,822 |
| PSA 9 | $4,915 | −$510 | −$535 | −$635 |
| PSA 8 | $4,100 | −$1,325 | −$1,350 | −$1,450 |
Net = sale price − $5,400 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% | $6,780 | +$1,329 |
| 50% | $8,644 | +$3,194 |
| 75% | $10,508 | +$5,058 |
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 | $16,022 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $12,373 | −$3,649 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $9,950 | −$6,072 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $7,424 | −$8,598 | 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.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA | CGC | BGS | SGC | Graded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $12,373 | $7,424 | $16,022 | $9,950 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $6,579 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $4,915 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $4,100 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $3,280 |
Run your own numbers
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Grading Alexander Ovechkin [Autograph] #190 — FAQ
Is Alexander Ovechkin [Autograph] #190 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Alexander Ovechkin [Autograph] #190 brings $12,373 versus $5,400 raw — a $6,972 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($4,915) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 Alexander Ovechkin [Autograph] #190 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Alexander Ovechkin [Autograph] #190 (Hockey Cards 2005 SP Authentic) sells for about $12,373 versus $5,400 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.3× premium as of Aug 16, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Alexander Ovechkin [Autograph] #190?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $16,022, ahead of PSA 10 at $12,373. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Alexander Ovechkin [Autograph] #190 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 Alexander Ovechkin [Autograph] #190 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Alexander Ovechkin [Autograph] #190 breaks even when it gems about 7% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $4,915).
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