Is Max Verstappen #025 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 5.5× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Max Verstappen #025 sells for $57.48 against $10.41 raw: a $47.07 spread, 5.5× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($15.00) 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)
- $10.41
- PSA 10
- $57.48
- PSA 9
- $15.00
- Gem premium
- 5.5×
- 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 | $57.48 | +$22.07 | −$2.93 | −$103 |
| PSA 9 | $15.00 | −$20.41 | −$45.41 | −$145 |
| PSA 8 | $13.73 | −$21.68 | −$46.68 | −$147 |
Net = sale price − $10.41 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% | $25.62 | −$34.79 |
| 50% | $36.24 | −$24.17 |
| 75% | $46.86 | −$13.55 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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 | $75.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $57.48 | −$17.52 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $34.00 | −$41.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $34.00 | −$41.00 | 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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Grading Max Verstappen #025 — FAQ
Is Max Verstappen #025 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Max Verstappen #025 sells for $57.48 against $10.41 raw: a $47.07 spread, 5.5× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($15.00) 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 Max Verstappen #025 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Max Verstappen #025 (Racing Cards 2025 Topps Now Formula 1) sells for about $57.48 versus $10.41 for a raw near-mint copy — a 5.5× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Max Verstappen #025?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $75.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $57.48. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Max Verstappen #025 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.
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