Is Ronaldo #AA-19 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Ronaldo #AA-19 brings $41.67 versus $2.68 raw — a $38.99 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($14.13) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $2.68
- PSA 10
- $41.67
- PSA 9
- $14.13
- Gem premium
- 16×
- As of
- Jul 11, 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 | $41.67 | +$13.99 | −$11.01 | −$111 |
| PSA 9 | $14.13 | −$13.55 | −$38.55 | −$139 |
| PSA 8 | $7.40 | −$20.28 | −$45.28 | −$145 |
Net = sale price − $2.68 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% | $21.02 | −$31.66 |
| 50% | $27.90 | −$24.78 |
| 75% | $34.79 | −$17.89 |
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 | $54.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $41.67 | −$12.33 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $25.00 | −$29.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $25.00 | −$29.00 | 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.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA | CGC | BGS | SGC | Graded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $41.67 | $25.00 | $54.00 | $25.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $27.80 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $14.13 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $7.40 |
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Grading Ronaldo #AA-19 — FAQ
Is Ronaldo #AA-19 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Ronaldo #AA-19 brings $41.67 versus $2.68 raw — a $38.99 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($14.13) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Ronaldo #AA-19 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Ronaldo #AA-19 (Soccer Cards 2024 Topps Merlin UEFA Ageless Alchemy) sells for about $41.67 versus $2.68 for a raw near-mint copy — a 16× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Ronaldo #AA-19?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $54.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $41.67. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Ronaldo #AA-19 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.
Is your soccer 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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