Is Prince Owusu [Cherry] #P-3 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Prince Owusu [Cherry] #P-3 sells for $189 against $36.82 raw: a $152 spread, 5.1× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($66.75) 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)
- $36.82
- PSA 10
- $189
- PSA 9
- $66.75
- Gem premium
- 5.1×
- 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 | $189 | +$127 | +$102 | +$2.17 |
| PSA 9 | $66.75 | +$4.93 | −$20.07 | −$120 |
| PSA 8 | $38.00 | −$23.82 | −$48.82 | −$149 |
Net = sale price − $36.82 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% | $97.31 | +$10.49 |
| 50% | $128 | +$41.05 |
| 75% | $158 | +$71.61 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 16%. 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 | $246 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $189 | −$57.01 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $113 | −$133 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $113 | −$133 | 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 Prince Owusu [Cherry] #P-3 — FAQ
Is Prince Owusu [Cherry] #P-3 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Prince Owusu [Cherry] #P-3 sells for $189 against $36.82 raw: a $152 spread, 5.1× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($66.75) 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 Prince Owusu [Cherry] #P-3 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Prince Owusu [Cherry] #P-3 (Soccer Cards 2025 Topps Chrome MLS Pearlers) sells for about $189 versus $36.82 for a raw near-mint copy — a 5.1× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Prince Owusu [Cherry] #P-3?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $246, ahead of PSA 10 at $189. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Prince Owusu [Cherry] #P-3 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 Prince Owusu [Cherry] #P-3 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Prince Owusu [Cherry] #P-3 breaks even when it gems about 16% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $66.75).
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