Is Alexander Volkanovski #23 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Alexander Volkanovski #23 sells for $176 against $51.23 raw: a $124 spread, 3.4× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($76.60) 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)
- $51.23
- PSA 10
- $176
- PSA 9
- $76.60
- Gem premium
- 3.4×
- 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 | $176 | +$99.43 | +$74.43 | −$25.57 |
| PSA 9 | $76.60 | +$0.37 | −$24.63 | −$125 |
| PSA 8 | $47.35 | −$28.88 | −$53.88 | −$154 |
Net = sale price − $51.23 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% | $101 | +$0.13 |
| 50% | $126 | +$24.90 |
| 75% | $151 | +$49.67 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 25%. 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 | $228 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $176 | −$52.34 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $105 | −$123 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $105 | −$123 | 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 Volkanovski #23 — FAQ
Is Alexander Volkanovski #23 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Alexander Volkanovski #23 sells for $176 against $51.23 raw: a $124 spread, 3.4× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($76.60) 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.
How much is a PSA 10 Alexander Volkanovski #23 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Alexander Volkanovski #23 (Ufc Cards 2023 Panini Immaculate UFC Ink) sells for about $176 versus $51.23 for a raw near-mint copy — a 3.4× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Alexander Volkanovski #23?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $228, ahead of PSA 10 at $176. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Alexander Volkanovski #23 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 Alexander Volkanovski #23 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Alexander Volkanovski #23 breaks even when it gems about 25% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $76.60).
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