Is Alexander Ovechkin #196 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Alexander Ovechkin #196 sells for $80.91 against $5.78 raw: a $75.13 spread, 14× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($65.00) 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)
- $5.78
- PSA 10
- $80.91
- PSA 9
- $65.00
- Gem premium
- 14×
- 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 | $80.91 | +$50.13 | +$25.13 | −$74.87 |
| PSA 9 | $65.00 | +$34.22 | +$9.22 | −$90.78 |
| PSA 8 | $58.86 | +$28.08 | +$3.08 | −$96.92 |
Net = sale price − $5.78 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% | $68.98 | +$13.20 |
| 50% | $72.95 | +$17.17 |
| 75% | $76.93 | +$21.15 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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 | $105 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $80.91 | −$24.09 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $49.00 | −$56.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $49.00 | −$56.00 | 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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Is Alexander Ovechkin #196 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Alexander Ovechkin #196 sells for $80.91 against $5.78 raw: a $75.13 spread, 14× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($65.00) 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 Ovechkin #196 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Alexander Ovechkin #196 (Hockey Cards 2006 Ultra) sells for about $80.91 versus $5.78 for a raw near-mint copy — a 14× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Alexander Ovechkin #196?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $105, ahead of PSA 10 at $80.91. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Alexander Ovechkin #196 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.
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