Is Max Verstappen [Aqua Refractor] #73 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 9.6× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Max Verstappen [Aqua Refractor] #73 sells for $53.70 against $5.59 raw: a $48.11 spread, 9.6× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($18.46) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $5.59
- PSA 10
- $53.70
- PSA 9
- $18.46
- Gem premium
- 9.6×
- 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 | $53.70 | +$23.11 | −$1.89 | −$102 |
| PSA 9 | $18.46 | −$12.13 | −$37.13 | −$137 |
| PSA 8 | $9.92 | −$20.67 | −$45.67 | −$146 |
Net = sale price − $5.59 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% | $27.27 | −$28.32 |
| 50% | $36.08 | −$19.51 |
| 75% | $44.89 | −$10.70 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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 | $70.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $53.70 | −$16.30 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $32.00 | −$38.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $32.00 | −$38.00 | 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 | $53.70 | $32.00 | $70.00 | $32.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $35.94 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $18.46 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $9.92 |
Run your own numbers
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Grading Max Verstappen [Aqua Refractor] #73 — FAQ
Is Max Verstappen [Aqua Refractor] #73 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Max Verstappen [Aqua Refractor] #73 sells for $53.70 against $5.59 raw: a $48.11 spread, 9.6× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($18.46) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Max Verstappen [Aqua Refractor] #73 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Max Verstappen [Aqua Refractor] #73 (Racing Cards 2025 Topps Chrome Formula 1) sells for about $53.70 versus $5.59 for a raw near-mint copy — a 9.6× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Max Verstappen [Aqua Refractor] #73?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $70.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $53.70. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Max Verstappen [Aqua Refractor] #73 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.
Is your racing card centered well enough to grade?
Centering makes or breaks a PSA 10. Scan any card with Midpoint to measure its exact centering, get a grade estimate, and see what your copy is actually worth.
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