Is Alex Ovechkin #3 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Alex Ovechkin #3 brings $94.15 versus $39.47 raw — a $54.68 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($53.26) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $39.47
- PSA 10
- $94.15
- PSA 9
- $53.26
- Gem premium
- 2.4×
- 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 | $94.15 | +$29.68 | +$4.68 | −$95.32 |
| PSA 9 | $53.26 | −$11.21 | −$36.21 | −$136 |
| PSA 8 | $35.67 | −$28.80 | −$53.80 | −$154 |
Net = sale price − $39.47 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% | $63.48 | −$25.99 |
| 50% | $73.70 | −$15.77 |
| 75% | $83.93 | −$5.54 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 89%. 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 | $122 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $94.15 | −$27.85 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $56.00 | −$66.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $56.00 | −$66.00 | 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 Alex Ovechkin #3 — FAQ
Is Alex Ovechkin #3 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Alex Ovechkin #3 brings $94.15 versus $39.47 raw — a $54.68 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($53.26) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Alex Ovechkin #3 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Alex Ovechkin #3 (Hockey Cards 2021 SP Game Used Embroidered in History) sells for about $94.15 versus $39.47 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.4× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Alex Ovechkin #3?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $122, ahead of PSA 10 at $94.15. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Alex Ovechkin #3 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 Alex Ovechkin #3 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Alex Ovechkin #3 breaks even when it gems about 89% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $53.26).
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