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Is Alex Ovechkin [Gold] #BM-25 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Alex Ovechkin [Gold] #BM-25 sells for $115 against $75.05 raw: a $39.95 spread, 1.5× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($105) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $75.05
- Grade 9.5
- $115
- PSA 9
- $105
- Gem premium
- 1.5×
- 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 — Grade 9.5 | $115 | +$14.95 | −$10.05 | −$110 |
| PSA 9 | $105 | +$4.45 | −$20.55 | −$121 |
Net = sale price − $75.05 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% | $107 | −$17.92 |
| 50% | $110 | −$15.30 |
| 75% | $112 | −$12.67 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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Grading Alex Ovechkin [Gold] #BM-25 — FAQ
Is Alex Ovechkin [Gold] #BM-25 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Alex Ovechkin [Gold] #BM-25 sells for $115 against $75.05 raw: a $39.95 spread, 1.5× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($105) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
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