Is Charles Leclerc #129 worth grading?
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Grading rarely pays for this card
PSA 10 copies of Charles Leclerc #129 sell for $37.63, only $16.66 above the $20.97 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. A PSA 9 ($12.77) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $20.97
- PSA 10
- $37.63
- PSA 9
- $12.77
- Gem premium
- 1.8×
- 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 | $37.63 | −$8.34 | −$33.34 | −$133 |
| PSA 9 | $12.77 | −$33.20 | −$58.20 | −$158 |
| PSA 8 | $6.62 | −$39.35 | −$64.35 | −$164 |
Net = sale price − $20.97 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% | $18.98 | −$51.98 |
| 50% | $25.20 | −$45.77 |
| 75% | $31.42 | −$39.55 |
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 | $49.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $37.63 | −$11.37 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $23.00 | −$26.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $23.00 | −$26.00 | 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.
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Grading Charles Leclerc #129 — FAQ
Is Charles Leclerc #129 worth grading?
PSA 10 copies of Charles Leclerc #129 sell for $37.63, only $16.66 above the $20.97 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. A PSA 9 ($12.77) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
How much is a PSA 10 Charles Leclerc #129 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Charles Leclerc #129 (Racing Cards 2025 Topps Chrome Formula 1) sells for about $37.63 versus $20.97 for a raw near-mint copy — a 1.8× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Charles Leclerc #129?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $49.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $37.63. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Charles Leclerc #129 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.
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