Is Aleksander Barkov #470 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 3.6× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Aleksander Barkov #470 sells for $283 against $78.64 raw: a $204 spread, 3.6× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($93.92) 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)
- $78.64
- PSA 10
- $283
- PSA 9
- $93.92
- Gem premium
- 3.6×
- 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 | $283 | +$179 | +$154 | +$54.01 |
| PSA 9 | $93.92 | −$9.72 | −$34.72 | −$135 |
| PSA 8 | $62.59 | −$41.05 | −$66.05 | −$166 |
Net = sale price − $78.64 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% | $141 | +$12.46 |
| 50% | $188 | +$59.64 |
| 75% | $235 | +$107 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 18%. 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 | $948 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $283 | −$665 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $170 | −$778 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $133 | −$815 | 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 | $283 | $170 | $948 | $133 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $102 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $93.92 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $62.59 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $39.30 |
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Grading Aleksander Barkov #470 — FAQ
Is Aleksander Barkov #470 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Aleksander Barkov #470 sells for $283 against $78.64 raw: a $204 spread, 3.6× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($93.92) 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 Aleksander Barkov #470 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Aleksander Barkov #470 (Hockey Cards 2013 Upper Deck) sells for about $283 versus $78.64 for a raw near-mint copy — a 3.6× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Aleksander Barkov #470?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $948, ahead of PSA 10 at $283. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Aleksander Barkov #470 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 Aleksander Barkov #470 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Aleksander Barkov #470 breaks even when it gems about 18% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $93.92).
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