Is Puka Nacua #19 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Puka Nacua #19 sells for $1,324 against $850 raw: a $474 spread, 1.6× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($883) 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)
- $850
- PSA 10
- $1,324
- PSA 9
- $883
- Gem premium
- 1.6×
- 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 | $1,324 | +$449 | +$424 | +$324 |
| PSA 9 | $883 | +$7.75 | −$17.25 | −$117 |
| PSA 8 | $507 | −$368 | −$393 | −$493 |
Net = sale price − $850 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% | $993 | +$93.06 |
| 50% | $1,103 | +$203 |
| 75% | $1,214 | +$314 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 4%. 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 | $1,721 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $1,324 | −$397 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $794 | −$927 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $794 | −$927 | 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 Puka Nacua #19 — FAQ
Is Puka Nacua #19 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Puka Nacua #19 sells for $1,324 against $850 raw: a $474 spread, 1.6× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($883) 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 Puka Nacua #19 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Puka Nacua #19 (Football Cards 2025 Panini Prizm Prizmania) sells for about $1,324 versus $850 for a raw near-mint copy — a 1.6× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Puka Nacua #19?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $1,721, ahead of PSA 10 at $1,324. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Puka Nacua #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.
What gem rate makes grading Puka Nacua #19 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Puka Nacua #19 breaks even when it gems about 4% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $883).
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