Is Diego Lopes #VRA-DL worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Diego Lopes #VRA-DL sells for $224 against $45.75 raw: a $179 spread, 4.9× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($82.79) 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)
- $45.75
- PSA 10
- $224
- PSA 9
- $82.79
- Gem premium
- 4.9×
- 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 | $224 | +$154 | +$129 | +$28.61 |
| PSA 9 | $82.79 | +$12.04 | −$12.96 | −$113 |
| PSA 8 | $40.00 | −$30.75 | −$55.75 | −$156 |
Net = sale price − $45.75 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% | $118 | +$22.43 |
| 50% | $154 | +$57.83 |
| 75% | $189 | +$93.22 |
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 | $292 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $224 | −$67.64 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $135 | −$157 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $135 | −$157 | 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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Full set checklist →Grading Diego Lopes #VRA-DL — FAQ
Is Diego Lopes #VRA-DL worth grading?
A PSA 10 Diego Lopes #VRA-DL sells for $224 against $45.75 raw: a $179 spread, 4.9× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($82.79) 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 Diego Lopes #VRA-DL worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Diego Lopes #VRA-DL (Ufc Cards 2025 Topps Midnight UFC Relic Autograph) sells for about $224 versus $45.75 for a raw near-mint copy — a 4.9× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Diego Lopes #VRA-DL?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $292, ahead of PSA 10 at $224. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Diego Lopes #VRA-DL 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 Diego Lopes #VRA-DL break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Diego Lopes #VRA-DL breaks even when it gems about 9% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $82.79).
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