Is Marquinhos [Red] #PP-28 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Marquinhos [Red] #PP-28 sells for $277 against $54.00 raw: a $223 spread, 5.1× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($95.19) 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)
- $54.00
- PSA 10
- $277
- PSA 9
- $95.19
- 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 | $277 | +$198 | +$173 | +$72.91 |
| PSA 9 | $95.19 | +$16.19 | −$8.81 | −$109 |
| PSA 8 | $53.85 | −$25.15 | −$50.15 | −$150 |
Net = sale price − $54.00 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% | $141 | +$36.62 |
| 50% | $186 | +$82.05 |
| 75% | $231 | +$127 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 5%. 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 | $360 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $277 | −$83.09 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $166 | −$194 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $166 | −$194 | 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 Marquinhos [Red] #PP-28 — FAQ
Is Marquinhos [Red] #PP-28 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Marquinhos [Red] #PP-28 sells for $277 against $54.00 raw: a $223 spread, 5.1× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($95.19) 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 Marquinhos [Red] #PP-28 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Marquinhos [Red] #PP-28 (Soccer Cards 2025 Topps Chrome UEFA Power Players) sells for about $277 versus $54.00 for a raw near-mint copy — a 5.1× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Marquinhos [Red] #PP-28?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $360, ahead of PSA 10 at $277. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Marquinhos [Red] #PP-28 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 Marquinhos [Red] #PP-28 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Marquinhos [Red] #PP-28 breaks even when it gems about 5% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $95.19).
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