Is Junior Kroupi #MV-EJ worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 3.1× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Junior Kroupi #MV-EJ sells for $453 against $147 raw: a $306 spread, 3.1× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($155) 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)
- $147
- PSA 10
- $453
- PSA 9
- $155
- Gem premium
- 3.1×
- As of
- Sep 3, 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 | $453 | +$281 | +$256 | +$156 |
| PSA 9 | $155 | −$17.56 | −$42.56 | −$143 |
| PSA 8 | $87.83 | −$84.64 | −$110 | −$210 |
Net = sale price − $147 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% | $230 | +$32.03 |
| 50% | $304 | +$107 |
| 75% | $379 | +$181 |
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 | $589 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $453 | −$136 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $272 | −$317 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $272 | −$317 | 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 Junior Kroupi #MV-EJ — FAQ
Is Junior Kroupi #MV-EJ worth grading?
A PSA 10 Junior Kroupi #MV-EJ sells for $453 against $147 raw: a $306 spread, 3.1× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($155) 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 Junior Kroupi #MV-EJ worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Junior Kroupi #MV-EJ (Soccer Cards 2026 Topps Merlin Premier League Autograph) sells for about $453 versus $147 for a raw near-mint copy — a 3.1× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Junior Kroupi #MV-EJ?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $589, ahead of PSA 10 at $453. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Junior Kroupi #MV-EJ 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 Junior Kroupi #MV-EJ break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Junior Kroupi #MV-EJ breaks even when it gems about 14% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $155).
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