Is Nigel Mansell [Green Refractor] #FI-9 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Nigel Mansell [Green Refractor] #FI-9 brings $46.35 versus $10.07 raw — a $36.28 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($15.94) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $10.07
- PSA 10
- $46.35
- PSA 9
- $15.94
- Gem premium
- 4.6×
- 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 | $46.35 | +$11.28 | −$13.72 | −$114 |
| PSA 9 | $15.94 | −$19.13 | −$44.13 | −$144 |
| PSA 8 | $8.48 | −$26.59 | −$51.59 | −$152 |
Net = sale price − $10.07 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% | $23.54 | −$36.53 |
| 50% | $31.14 | −$28.93 |
| 75% | $38.75 | −$21.32 |
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 | $60.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $46.35 | −$13.65 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $28.00 | −$32.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $28.00 | −$32.00 | 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 Nigel Mansell [Green Refractor] #FI-9 — FAQ
Is Nigel Mansell [Green Refractor] #FI-9 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Nigel Mansell [Green Refractor] #FI-9 brings $46.35 versus $10.07 raw — a $36.28 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($15.94) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Nigel Mansell [Green Refractor] #FI-9 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Nigel Mansell [Green Refractor] #FI-9 (Racing Cards 2025 Topps Chrome Formula 1 Floor It) sells for about $46.35 versus $10.07 for a raw near-mint copy — a 4.6× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Nigel Mansell [Green Refractor] #FI-9?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $60.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $46.35. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Nigel Mansell [Green Refractor] #FI-9 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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