Is Charles Leclerc #CH-2 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Charles Leclerc #CH-2 brings $116 versus $53.81 raw — a $61.69 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($58.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $53.81
- PSA 10
- $116
- PSA 9
- $58.00
- Gem premium
- 2.1×
- 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 | $116 | +$36.69 | +$11.69 | −$88.31 |
| PSA 9 | $58.00 | −$20.81 | −$45.81 | −$146 |
| PSA 8 | $52.68 | −$26.13 | −$51.13 | −$151 |
Net = sale price − $53.81 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% | $72.38 | −$31.44 |
| 50% | $86.75 | −$17.06 |
| 75% | $101 | −$2.69 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 80%. 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 | $150 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $116 | −$34.50 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $69.00 | −$81.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $69.00 | −$81.00 | 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 #CH-2 — FAQ
Is Charles Leclerc #CH-2 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Charles Leclerc #CH-2 brings $116 versus $53.81 raw — a $61.69 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($58.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Charles Leclerc #CH-2 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Charles Leclerc #CH-2 (Racing Cards 2025 Topps Chrome Formula 1 The Chain) sells for about $116 versus $53.81 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.1× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Charles Leclerc #CH-2?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $150, ahead of PSA 10 at $116. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Charles Leclerc #CH-2 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 Charles Leclerc #CH-2 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Charles Leclerc #CH-2 breaks even when it gems about 80% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $58.00).
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