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Is Nicklas Backstrom [Autograph] #250 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Nicklas Backstrom [Autograph] #250 sells for $443 against $43.18 raw: a $400 spread, 10× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($250) 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)
- $43.18
- PSA 10
- $443
- PSA 9
- $250
- Gem premium
- 10×
- 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 | $443 | +$375 | +$350 | +$250 |
| PSA 9 | $250 | +$182 | +$157 | +$56.82 |
| PSA 8 | $66.05 | −$2.13 | −$27.13 | −$127 |
Net = sale price − $43.18 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% | $298 | +$205 |
| 50% | $347 | +$253 |
| 75% | $395 | +$302 |
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 | $576 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $443 | −$133 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $266 | −$310 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $266 | −$310 | 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 | $443 | $266 | $576 | $266 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $275 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $250 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $66.05 |
Run your own numbers
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Grading Nicklas Backstrom [Autograph] #250 — FAQ
Is Nicklas Backstrom [Autograph] #250 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Nicklas Backstrom [Autograph] #250 sells for $443 against $43.18 raw: a $400 spread, 10× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($250) 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 Nicklas Backstrom [Autograph] #250 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Nicklas Backstrom [Autograph] #250 (Hockey Cards 2007 SP Authentic) sells for about $443 versus $43.18 for a raw near-mint copy — a 10× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Nicklas Backstrom [Autograph] #250?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $576, ahead of PSA 10 at $443. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Nicklas Backstrom [Autograph] #250 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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