Is Alex Ovechkin #DB-18 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Alex Ovechkin #DB-18 brings $207 versus $110 raw — a $97.05 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($98.57) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $110
- PSA 10
- $207
- PSA 9
- $98.57
- Gem premium
- 1.9×
- 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 | $207 | +$72.05 | +$47.05 | −$52.95 |
| PSA 9 | $98.57 | −$36.43 | −$61.43 | −$161 |
Net = sale price − $110 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% | $126 | −$34.31 |
| 50% | $153 | −$7.19 |
| 75% | $180 | +$19.93 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 57%. 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 | $269 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $207 | −$61.95 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $124 | −$145 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $124 | −$145 | 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 #DB-18 — FAQ
Is Alex Ovechkin #DB-18 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Alex Ovechkin #DB-18 brings $207 versus $110 raw — a $97.05 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($98.57) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 Alex Ovechkin #DB-18 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Alex Ovechkin #DB-18 (Hockey Cards 2023 Upper Deck Allure Doubloons) sells for about $207 versus $110 for a raw near-mint copy — a 1.9× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Alex Ovechkin #DB-18?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $269, ahead of PSA 10 at $207. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Alex Ovechkin #DB-18 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 #DB-18 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Alex Ovechkin #DB-18 breaks even when it gems about 57% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $98.57).
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