Is Hristo Stoichkov #8A worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Hristo Stoichkov #8A sells for $242 against $54.47 raw: a $188 spread, 4.5× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($90.10) 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)
- $54.47
- PSA 10
- $242
- PSA 9
- $90.10
- Gem premium
- 4.5×
- As of
- Sep 3, 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 | $242 | +$163 | +$138 | +$38.00 |
| PSA 9 | $90.10 | +$10.63 | −$14.37 | −$114 |
| PSA 8 | $52.60 | −$26.87 | −$51.87 | −$152 |
Net = sale price − $54.47 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% | $128 | +$23.72 |
| 50% | $166 | +$61.81 |
| 75% | $204 | +$99.91 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 9%. 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 | $315 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $242 | −$72.53 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $145 | −$170 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $145 | −$170 | 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 Hristo Stoichkov #8A — FAQ
Is Hristo Stoichkov #8A worth grading?
A PSA 10 Hristo Stoichkov #8A sells for $242 against $54.47 raw: a $188 spread, 4.5× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($90.10) 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 Hristo Stoichkov #8A worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Hristo Stoichkov #8A (Soccer Cards 2025 Topps MLS 30th Anniversary Autograph) sells for about $242 versus $54.47 for a raw near-mint copy — a 4.5× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Hristo Stoichkov #8A?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $315, ahead of PSA 10 at $242. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Hristo Stoichkov #8A 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 Hristo Stoichkov #8A break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Hristo Stoichkov #8A breaks even when it gems about 9% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $90.10).
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