Is Alex Ovechkin [Super Rave] #14 worth grading?
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Grading rarely pays for this card
Grade 9.5 copies of Alex Ovechkin [Super Rave] #14 sell for $50.00, only $10.68 above the $39.32 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. A PSA 9 ($45.69) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $39.32
- Grade 9.5
- $50.00
- PSA 9
- $45.69
- Gem premium
- 1.3×
- 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 | $50.00 | −$14.32 | −$39.32 | −$139 |
| PSA 9 | $45.69 | −$18.63 | −$43.63 | −$144 |
Net = sale price − $39.32 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% | $46.77 | −$42.55 |
| 50% | $47.84 | −$41.48 |
| 75% | $48.92 | −$40.40 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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Grading Alex Ovechkin [Super Rave] #14 — FAQ
Is Alex Ovechkin [Super Rave] #14 worth grading?
Grade 9.5 copies of Alex Ovechkin [Super Rave] #14 sell for $50.00, only $10.68 above the $39.32 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. A PSA 9 ($45.69) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
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