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Is Alexander Radulov [Autograph] #188 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Alexander Radulov [Autograph] #188 sells for $125 against $15.76 raw: a $109 spread, 7.9× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($42.41) 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)
- $15.76
- PSA 10
- $125
- PSA 9
- $42.41
- Gem premium
- 7.9×
- 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 — PSA 10 | $125 | +$84.24 | +$59.24 | −$40.76 |
| PSA 9 | $42.41 | +$1.65 | −$23.35 | −$123 |
| PSA 8 | $24.63 | −$16.13 | −$41.13 | −$141 |
Net = sale price − $15.76 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% | $63.06 | −$2.70 |
| 50% | $83.70 | +$17.94 |
| 75% | $104 | +$38.59 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 28%. 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 | $163 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $125 | −$38.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $75.00 | −$88.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $75.00 | −$88.00 | 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.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA | CGC | BGS | SGC | Graded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $125 | $75.00 | $163 | $75.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $65.34 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $42.41 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $24.63 |
Run your own numbers
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Grading Alexander Radulov [Autograph] #188 — FAQ
Is Alexander Radulov [Autograph] #188 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Alexander Radulov [Autograph] #188 sells for $125 against $15.76 raw: a $109 spread, 7.9× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($42.41) 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 Radulov [Autograph] #188 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Alexander Radulov [Autograph] #188 (Hockey Cards 2006 SP Authentic) sells for about $125 versus $15.76 for a raw near-mint copy — a 7.9× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Alexander Radulov [Autograph] #188?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $163, ahead of PSA 10 at $125. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Alexander Radulov [Autograph] #188 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 Radulov [Autograph] #188 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Alexander Radulov [Autograph] #188 breaks even when it gems about 28% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $42.41).
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