Is Aleksander Barkov #DC9 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Aleksander Barkov #DC9 sells for $245 against $60.23 raw: a $184 spread, 4.1× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($94.64) 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)
- $60.23
- PSA 10
- $245
- PSA 9
- $94.64
- Gem premium
- 4.1×
- 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 | $245 | +$159 | +$134 | +$34.28 |
| PSA 9 | $94.64 | +$9.41 | −$15.59 | −$116 |
| PSA 8 | $56.16 | −$29.07 | −$54.07 | −$154 |
Net = sale price − $60.23 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% | $132 | +$21.88 |
| 50% | $170 | +$59.34 |
| 75% | $207 | +$96.81 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 10%. 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 | $318 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $245 | −$73.49 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $147 | −$171 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $147 | −$171 | 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 Aleksander Barkov #DC9 — FAQ
Is Aleksander Barkov #DC9 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Aleksander Barkov #DC9 sells for $245 against $60.23 raw: a $184 spread, 4.1× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($94.64) 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 Aleksander Barkov #DC9 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Aleksander Barkov #DC9 (Hockey Cards 2024 Upper Deck Day With The Cup) sells for about $245 versus $60.23 for a raw near-mint copy — a 4.1× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Aleksander Barkov #DC9?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $318, ahead of PSA 10 at $245. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Aleksander Barkov #DC9 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 Aleksander Barkov #DC9 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Aleksander Barkov #DC9 breaks even when it gems about 10% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $94.64).
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