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Is Mario Andretti [Pink Checker Flag Refractor] #161 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 16× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Mario Andretti [Pink Checker Flag Refractor] #161 sells for $50.57 against $3.25 raw: a $47.32 spread, 16× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($17.47) 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)
- $3.25
- PSA 10
- $50.57
- PSA 9
- $17.47
- Gem premium
- 16×
- 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 | $50.57 | +$22.32 | −$2.68 | −$103 |
| PSA 9 | $17.47 | −$10.78 | −$35.78 | −$136 |
| PSA 8 | $9.38 | −$18.87 | −$43.87 | −$144 |
Net = sale price − $3.25 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% | $25.74 | −$27.51 |
| 50% | $34.02 | −$19.23 |
| 75% | $42.30 | −$10.95 |
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 | $66.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $50.57 | −$15.43 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $30.00 | −$36.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $30.00 | −$36.00 | 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 Mario Andretti [Pink Checker Flag Refractor] #161 — FAQ
Is Mario Andretti [Pink Checker Flag Refractor] #161 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Mario Andretti [Pink Checker Flag Refractor] #161 sells for $50.57 against $3.25 raw: a $47.32 spread, 16× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($17.47) 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 Mario Andretti [Pink Checker Flag Refractor] #161 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Mario Andretti [Pink Checker Flag Refractor] #161 (Racing Cards 2025 Topps Chrome Formula 1) sells for about $50.57 versus $3.25 for a raw near-mint copy — a 16× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Mario Andretti [Pink Checker Flag Refractor] #161?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $66.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $50.57. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Mario Andretti [Pink Checker Flag Refractor] #161 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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