Is Kalani Kossa-Rienzi [Gold Wave] #CA-KR worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 6.4× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Kalani Kossa-Rienzi [Gold Wave] #CA-KR sells for $88.08 against $13.68 raw: a $74.40 spread, 6.4× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($30.72) 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)
- $13.68
- PSA 10
- $88.08
- PSA 9
- $30.72
- Gem premium
- 6.4×
- 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 | $88.08 | +$49.40 | +$24.40 | −$75.60 |
| PSA 9 | $30.72 | −$7.96 | −$32.96 | −$133 |
| PSA 8 | $17.04 | −$21.64 | −$46.64 | −$147 |
Net = sale price − $13.68 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% | $45.06 | −$18.62 |
| 50% | $59.40 | −$4.28 |
| 75% | $73.74 | +$10.06 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 57%. 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 | $115 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $88.08 | −$26.92 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $53.00 | −$62.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $53.00 | −$62.00 | 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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Full set checklist →Grading Kalani Kossa-Rienzi [Gold Wave] #CA-KR — FAQ
Is Kalani Kossa-Rienzi [Gold Wave] #CA-KR worth grading?
A PSA 10 Kalani Kossa-Rienzi [Gold Wave] #CA-KR sells for $88.08 against $13.68 raw: a $74.40 spread, 6.4× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($30.72) 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 Kalani Kossa-Rienzi [Gold Wave] #CA-KR worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Kalani Kossa-Rienzi [Gold Wave] #CA-KR (Soccer Cards 2025 Topps Chrome MLS Autograph) sells for about $88.08 versus $13.68 for a raw near-mint copy — a 6.4× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Kalani Kossa-Rienzi [Gold Wave] #CA-KR?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $115, ahead of PSA 10 at $88.08. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Kalani Kossa-Rienzi [Gold Wave] #CA-KR 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 Kalani Kossa-Rienzi [Gold Wave] #CA-KR break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Kalani Kossa-Rienzi [Gold Wave] #CA-KR breaks even when it gems about 57% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $30.72).
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