Is Bukayo Saka #GL1 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Bukayo Saka #GL1 sells for $78.17 against $11.75 raw: a $66.42 spread, 6.7× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($39.99) 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)
- $11.75
- PSA 10
- $78.17
- PSA 9
- $39.99
- Gem premium
- 6.7×
- As of
- Jul 11, 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 | $78.17 | +$41.42 | +$16.42 | −$83.58 |
| PSA 9 | $39.99 | +$3.24 | −$21.76 | −$122 |
| PSA 8 | $15.37 | −$21.38 | −$46.38 | −$146 |
Net = sale price − $11.75 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% | $49.53 | −$12.22 |
| 50% | $59.08 | −$2.67 |
| 75% | $68.63 | +$6.88 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 57%. 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 | $102 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $78.17 | −$23.83 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $47.00 | −$55.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $47.00 | −$55.00 | 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.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA | CGC | BGS | SGC | Graded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $78.17 | $47.00 | $102 | $47.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $53.09 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $39.99 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $15.37 |
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Grading Bukayo Saka #GL1 — FAQ
Is Bukayo Saka #GL1 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Bukayo Saka #GL1 sells for $78.17 against $11.75 raw: a $66.42 spread, 6.7× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($39.99) 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 Bukayo Saka #GL1 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Bukayo Saka #GL1 (Soccer Cards 2025 Topps Premier League Gold Lion) sells for about $78.17 versus $11.75 for a raw near-mint copy — a 6.7× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Bukayo Saka #GL1?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $102, ahead of PSA 10 at $78.17. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Bukayo Saka #GL1 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 Bukayo Saka #GL1 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Bukayo Saka #GL1 breaks even when it gems about 57% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $39.99).
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