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Is Alexander Ovechkin [Gold] #264 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Alexander Ovechkin [Gold] #264 sells for $2,721 against $866 raw: a $1,855 spread, 3.1× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($1,244) 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)
- $866
- Grade 9.5
- $2,721
- PSA 9
- $1,244
- Gem premium
- 3.1×
- 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 | $2,721 | +$1,830 | +$1,805 | +$1,705 |
| PSA 9 | $1,244 | +$353 | +$328 | +$228 |
| PSA 8 | $460 | −$431 | −$456 | −$556 |
Net = sale price − $866 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% | $1,613 | +$697 |
| 50% | $1,983 | +$1,066 |
| 75% | $2,352 | +$1,435 |
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 | $2,721 |
| 9 | $1,244 |
| 8 | $460 |
| 7 | $368 |
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Grading Alexander Ovechkin [Gold] #264 — FAQ
Is Alexander Ovechkin [Gold] #264 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Alexander Ovechkin [Gold] #264 sells for $2,721 against $866 raw: a $1,855 spread, 3.1× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($1,244) 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.
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