Is Alexander Ovechkin #230 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Alexander Ovechkin #230 sells for $819 against $383 raw: a $436 spread, 2.1× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($745) 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)
- $383
- Grade 9.5
- $819
- PSA 9
- $745
- Gem premium
- 2.1×
- As of
- Jul 11, 2026
Break-even by outcome and fee
| If it comes back… | Sells for | Economy / bulk (~$25.00) | Standard (~$50.00) | Express (~$150) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gem — Grade 9.5 | $819 | +$411 | +$386 | +$286 |
| PSA 9 | $745 | +$337 | +$312 | +$212 |
| PSA 8 | $437 | +$29.47 | +$4.47 | −$95.53 |
Net = sale price − $383 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% | $763 | +$331 |
| 50% | $782 | +$349 |
| 75% | $800 | +$368 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | Graded |
|---|---|
| 9.5 | $819 |
| 9 | $745 |
| 8 | $437 |
| 7 | $393 |
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Grading Alexander Ovechkin #230 — FAQ
Is Alexander Ovechkin #230 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Alexander Ovechkin #230 sells for $819 against $383 raw: a $436 spread, 2.1× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($745) 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.
Is your hockey card centered well enough to grade?
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