Is Alexander Holtz [Lavender] #125 worth grading?
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Grading rarely pays for this card
PSA 10 copies of Alexander Holtz [Lavender] #125 sell for $14.05, only $11.10 above the $2.95 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $2.95
- PSA 10
- $14.05
- Gem premium
- 4.8×
- As of
- Sep 2, 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 | $14.05 | −$13.90 | −$38.90 | −$139 |
Net = sale price − $2.95 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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 | $18.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $14.05 | −$3.95 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $8.00 | −$10.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $8.00 | −$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 Alexander Holtz [Lavender] #125 — FAQ
Is Alexander Holtz [Lavender] #125 worth grading?
PSA 10 copies of Alexander Holtz [Lavender] #125 sell for $14.05, only $11.10 above the $2.95 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
How much is a PSA 10 Alexander Holtz [Lavender] #125 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Alexander Holtz [Lavender] #125 (Hockey Cards 2021 Upper Deck Ice) sells for about $14.05 versus $2.95 for a raw near-mint copy — a 4.8× premium as of Sep 2, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Alexander Holtz [Lavender] #125?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $18.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $14.05. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Alexander Holtz [Lavender] #125 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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