Is Andrea Stella [Yellow] #194 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 19× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Andrea Stella [Yellow] #194 sells for $43.11 against $2.25 raw: a $40.86 spread, 19× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($14.64) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $2.25
- PSA 10
- $43.11
- PSA 9
- $14.64
- Gem premium
- 19×
- As of
- Sep 3, 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 | $43.11 | +$15.86 | −$9.14 | −$109 |
| PSA 9 | $14.64 | −$12.61 | −$37.61 | −$138 |
| PSA 8 | $7.69 | −$19.56 | −$44.56 | −$145 |
Net = sale price − $2.25 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% | $21.76 | −$30.49 |
| 50% | $28.88 | −$23.38 |
| 75% | $35.99 | −$16.26 |
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 | $56.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $43.11 | −$12.89 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $26.00 | −$30.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $26.00 | −$30.00 | 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 Andrea Stella [Yellow] #194 — FAQ
Is Andrea Stella [Yellow] #194 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Andrea Stella [Yellow] #194 sells for $43.11 against $2.25 raw: a $40.86 spread, 19× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($14.64) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Andrea Stella [Yellow] #194 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Andrea Stella [Yellow] #194 (Racing Cards 2025 Topps Chrome Sapphire Formula 1) sells for about $43.11 versus $2.25 for a raw near-mint copy — a 19× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Andrea Stella [Yellow] #194?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $56.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $43.11. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Andrea Stella [Yellow] #194 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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