Is Neymar Jr #16 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Neymar Jr #16 sells for $2,468 against $1,267 raw: a $1,201 spread, 1.9× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($1,300) 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)
- $1,267
- PSA 10
- $2,468
- PSA 9
- $1,300
- Gem premium
- 1.9×
- 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 | $2,468 | +$1,176 | +$1,151 | +$1,051 |
| PSA 9 | $1,300 | +$8.00 | −$17.00 | −$117 |
| PSA 8 | $858 | −$434 | −$459 | −$559 |
Net = sale price − $1,267 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% | $1,592 | +$275 |
| 50% | $1,884 | +$567 |
| 75% | $2,176 | +$859 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 1%. 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 | $3,208 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $2,468 | −$740 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $1,481 | −$1,727 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $1,481 | −$1,727 | 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 Neymar Jr #16 — FAQ
Is Neymar Jr #16 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Neymar Jr #16 sells for $2,468 against $1,267 raw: a $1,201 spread, 1.9× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($1,300) 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 Neymar Jr #16 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Neymar Jr #16 (Soccer Cards 2025 Panini Prizm FIFA Manga) sells for about $2,468 versus $1,267 for a raw near-mint copy — a 1.9× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Neymar Jr #16?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $3,208, ahead of PSA 10 at $2,468. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Neymar Jr #16 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 Neymar Jr #16 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Neymar Jr #16 breaks even when it gems about 1% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $1,300).
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