Is Alex Ovechkin [Spectrum] #IC-15 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 9.5 Alex Ovechkin [Spectrum] #IC-15 brings $140 versus $52.00 raw — a $88.00 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($56.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $52.00
- Grade 9.5
- $140
- PSA 9
- $56.00
- Gem premium
- 2.7×
- 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 — Grade 9.5 | $140 | +$63.00 | +$38.00 | −$62.00 |
| PSA 9 | $56.00 | −$21.00 | −$46.00 | −$146 |
Net = sale price − $52.00 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% | $77.00 | −$25.00 |
| 50% | $98.00 | −$4.00 |
| 75% | $119 | +$17.00 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 55%. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses — measure it before you decide.
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Grading Alex Ovechkin [Spectrum] #IC-15 — FAQ
Is Alex Ovechkin [Spectrum] #IC-15 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Alex Ovechkin [Spectrum] #IC-15 brings $140 versus $52.00 raw — a $88.00 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($56.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
What gem rate makes grading Alex Ovechkin [Spectrum] #IC-15 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Alex Ovechkin [Spectrum] #IC-15 breaks even when it gems about 55% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $56.00).
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