Is Alexander Ovechkin #4 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 21× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Alexander Ovechkin #4 sells for $43.75 against $2.10 raw: a $41.65 spread, 21× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($24.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $2.10
- PSA 10
- $43.75
- PSA 9
- $24.00
- Gem premium
- 21×
- 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 | $43.75 | +$16.65 | −$8.35 | −$108 |
| PSA 9 | $24.00 | −$3.10 | −$28.10 | −$128 |
| PSA 8 | $7.31 | −$19.79 | −$44.79 | −$145 |
Net = sale price − $2.10 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% | $28.94 | −$23.16 |
| 50% | $33.88 | −$18.23 |
| 75% | $38.81 | −$13.29 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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 | $57.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $43.75 | −$13.25 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $26.00 | −$31.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $21.23 | −$35.77 | 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 | $43.75 | $26.00 | $57.00 | $21.23 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $26.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $24.00 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $7.31 |
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Grading Alexander Ovechkin #4 — FAQ
Is Alexander Ovechkin #4 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Alexander Ovechkin #4 sells for $43.75 against $2.10 raw: a $41.65 spread, 21× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($24.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Alexander Ovechkin #4 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Alexander Ovechkin #4 (Hockey Cards 2007 SP Authentic) sells for about $43.75 versus $2.10 for a raw near-mint copy — a 21× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Alexander Ovechkin #4?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $57.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $43.75. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Alexander Ovechkin #4 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.
Is your hockey card centered well enough to grade?
Centering makes or breaks a PSA 10. Scan any card with Midpoint to measure its exact centering, get a grade estimate, and see what your copy is actually worth.
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