Is Alex Ovechkin [Rave] #14 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Alex Ovechkin [Rave] #14 sells for $56.32 against $7.90 raw: a $48.42 spread, 7.1× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($40.99) 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)
- $7.90
- PSA 10
- $56.32
- PSA 9
- $40.99
- Gem premium
- 7.1×
- 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 | $56.32 | +$23.42 | −$1.58 | −$102 |
| PSA 9 | $40.99 | +$8.09 | −$16.91 | −$117 |
| PSA 8 | $11.70 | −$21.20 | −$46.20 | −$146 |
Net = sale price − $7.90 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% | $44.82 | −$13.08 |
| 50% | $48.66 | −$9.24 |
| 75% | $52.49 | −$5.41 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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 | $73.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $56.32 | −$16.68 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $34.00 | −$39.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $34.00 | −$39.00 | 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 Alex Ovechkin [Rave] #14 — FAQ
Is Alex Ovechkin [Rave] #14 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Alex Ovechkin [Rave] #14 sells for $56.32 against $7.90 raw: a $48.42 spread, 7.1× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($40.99) 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 Alex Ovechkin [Rave] #14 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Alex Ovechkin [Rave] #14 (Hockey Cards 2023 SkyBox Metal Universe Z-Force) sells for about $56.32 versus $7.90 for a raw near-mint copy — a 7.1× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Alex Ovechkin [Rave] #14?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $73.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $56.32. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Alex Ovechkin [Rave] #14 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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