Is Nikolaj Ehlers [Blue Cubes] #M38 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 7.7× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Nikolaj Ehlers [Blue Cubes] #M38 sells for $71.65 against $9.26 raw: a $62.39 spread, 7.7× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $9.26
- PSA 10
- $71.65
- Gem premium
- 7.7×
- As of
- Sep 4, 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 | $71.65 | +$37.39 | +$12.39 | −$87.61 |
Net = sale price − $9.26 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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 | $93.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $71.65 | −$21.35 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $43.00 | −$50.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $43.00 | −$50.00 | 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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Grading Nikolaj Ehlers [Blue Cubes] #M38 — FAQ
Is Nikolaj Ehlers [Blue Cubes] #M38 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Nikolaj Ehlers [Blue Cubes] #M38 sells for $71.65 against $9.26 raw: a $62.39 spread, 7.7× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Nikolaj Ehlers [Blue Cubes] #M38 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Nikolaj Ehlers [Blue Cubes] #M38 (Hockey Cards 2015 O-Pee-Chee Platinum Marquee Rookies) sells for about $71.65 versus $9.26 for a raw near-mint copy — a 7.7× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Nikolaj Ehlers [Blue Cubes] #M38?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $93.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $71.65. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Nikolaj Ehlers [Blue Cubes] #M38 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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