Is Gabriel Bortoleto #016 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Gabriel Bortoleto #016 sells for $217 against $52.50 raw: a $164 spread, 4.1× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($84.32) 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)
- $52.50
- PSA 10
- $217
- PSA 9
- $84.32
- Gem premium
- 4.1×
- 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 | $217 | +$139 | +$114 | +$14.30 |
| PSA 9 | $84.32 | +$6.82 | −$18.18 | −$118 |
| PSA 8 | $50.06 | −$27.44 | −$52.44 | −$152 |
Net = sale price − $52.50 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% | $117 | +$14.94 |
| 50% | $151 | +$48.06 |
| 75% | $184 | +$81.18 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 14%. 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 | $282 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $217 | −$65.20 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $130 | −$152 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $130 | −$152 | 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 Gabriel Bortoleto #016 — FAQ
Is Gabriel Bortoleto #016 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Gabriel Bortoleto #016 sells for $217 against $52.50 raw: a $164 spread, 4.1× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($84.32) 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 Gabriel Bortoleto #016 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Gabriel Bortoleto #016 (Racing Cards 2025 Topps Now Formula 1) sells for about $217 versus $52.50 for a raw near-mint copy — a 4.1× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Gabriel Bortoleto #016?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $282, ahead of PSA 10 at $217. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Gabriel Bortoleto #016 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 Gabriel Bortoleto #016 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Gabriel Bortoleto #016 breaks even when it gems about 14% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $84.32).
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