Is Khabib Nurmagomedov #15 worth grading?
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Grading rarely pays for this card
PSA 10 copies of Khabib Nurmagomedov #15 sell for $14.55, only $8.80 above the $5.75 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. A PSA 9 ($12.70) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $5.75
- PSA 10
- $14.55
- PSA 9
- $12.70
- Gem premium
- 2.5×
- 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 | $14.55 | −$16.20 | −$41.20 | −$141 |
| PSA 9 | $12.70 | −$18.05 | −$43.05 | −$143 |
Net = sale price − $5.75 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% | $13.16 | −$42.59 |
| 50% | $13.63 | −$42.13 |
| 75% | $14.09 | −$41.66 |
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 | $19.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $14.55 | −$4.45 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $9.00 | −$10.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $9.00 | −$10.00 | 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 Khabib Nurmagomedov #15 — FAQ
Is Khabib Nurmagomedov #15 worth grading?
PSA 10 copies of Khabib Nurmagomedov #15 sell for $14.55, only $8.80 above the $5.75 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. A PSA 9 ($12.70) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
How much is a PSA 10 Khabib Nurmagomedov #15 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Khabib Nurmagomedov #15 (Ufc Cards 2018 Topps UFC Chrome) sells for about $14.55 versus $5.75 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.5× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Khabib Nurmagomedov #15?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $19.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $14.55. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Khabib Nurmagomedov #15 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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