Is Nikolaj Ehlers #223 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Nikolaj Ehlers #223 brings $42.89 versus $5.89 raw — a $37.00 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($19.49) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $5.89
- PSA 10
- $42.89
- PSA 9
- $19.49
- Gem premium
- 7.3×
- 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 | $42.89 | +$12.00 | −$13.00 | −$113 |
| PSA 9 | $19.49 | −$11.40 | −$36.40 | −$136 |
| PSA 8 | $13.06 | −$17.83 | −$42.83 | −$143 |
Net = sale price − $5.89 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% | $25.34 | −$30.55 |
| 50% | $31.19 | −$24.70 |
| 75% | $37.04 | −$18.85 |
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 | $71.72 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $42.89 | −$28.83 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $36.12 | −$35.60 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $11.11 | −$60.61 | 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 | $42.89 | $36.12 | $71.72 | $11.11 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $22.24 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $19.49 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $13.06 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $7.13 |
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Grading Nikolaj Ehlers #223 — FAQ
Is Nikolaj Ehlers #223 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Nikolaj Ehlers #223 brings $42.89 versus $5.89 raw — a $37.00 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($19.49) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Nikolaj Ehlers #223 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Nikolaj Ehlers #223 (Hockey Cards 2015 Upper Deck) sells for about $42.89 versus $5.89 for a raw near-mint copy — a 7.3× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Nikolaj Ehlers #223?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $71.72, ahead of PSA 10 at $42.89. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Nikolaj Ehlers #223 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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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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