Is Kimi Raikkonen #CMS-RAI worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 3.6× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Kimi Raikkonen #CMS-RAI sells for $413 against $116 raw: a $298 spread, 3.6× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($103) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $116
- PSA 10
- $413
- PSA 9
- $103
- Gem premium
- 3.6×
- 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 | $413 | +$273 | +$248 | +$148 |
| PSA 9 | $103 | −$37.53 | −$62.53 | −$163 |
| PSA 8 | $82.64 | −$57.86 | −$82.86 | −$183 |
Net = sale price − $116 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% | $181 | +$15.02 |
| 50% | $258 | +$92.56 |
| 75% | $336 | +$170 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 20%. 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 | $537 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $413 | −$124 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $248 | −$289 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $248 | −$289 | 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 Kimi Raikkonen #CMS-RAI — FAQ
Is Kimi Raikkonen #CMS-RAI worth grading?
A PSA 10 Kimi Raikkonen #CMS-RAI sells for $413 against $116 raw: a $298 spread, 3.6× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($103) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Kimi Raikkonen #CMS-RAI worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Kimi Raikkonen #CMS-RAI (Racing Cards 2025 Topps Chrome Formula 1 Circuit Masters Signature) sells for about $413 versus $116 for a raw near-mint copy — a 3.6× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Kimi Raikkonen #CMS-RAI?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $537, ahead of PSA 10 at $413. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Kimi Raikkonen #CMS-RAI 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 Kimi Raikkonen #CMS-RAI break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Kimi Raikkonen #CMS-RAI breaks even when it gems about 20% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $103).
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