Is Kimi Antonelli #HC-1 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Kimi Antonelli #HC-1 sells for $888 against $123 raw: a $765 spread, 7.2× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($157) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $123
- PSA 10
- $888
- PSA 9
- $157
- Gem premium
- 7.2×
- As of
- Aug 16, 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 | $888 | +$740 | +$715 | +$615 |
| PSA 9 | $157 | +$8.47 | −$16.53 | −$117 |
| PSA 8 | $99.99 | −$48.13 | −$73.13 | −$173 |
Net = sale price − $123 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% | $339 | +$166 |
| 50% | $522 | +$349 |
| 75% | $705 | +$532 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 2%. 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 | $1,154 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $888 | −$266 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $533 | −$621 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $533 | −$621 | 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 | $888 | $533 | $1,154 | $533 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $363 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $157 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $99.99 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $66.00 |
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Grading Kimi Antonelli #HC-1 — FAQ
Is Kimi Antonelli #HC-1 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Kimi Antonelli #HC-1 sells for $888 against $123 raw: a $765 spread, 7.2× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($157) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Kimi Antonelli #HC-1 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Kimi Antonelli #HC-1 (Racing Cards 2025 Topps Chrome Formula 1 Helmet Collection) sells for about $888 versus $123 for a raw near-mint copy — a 7.2× premium as of Aug 16, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Kimi Antonelli #HC-1?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $1,154, ahead of PSA 10 at $888. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Kimi Antonelli #HC-1 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 Antonelli #HC-1 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Kimi Antonelli #HC-1 breaks even when it gems about 2% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $157).
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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