Is Erik Lira #286 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 19× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Erik Lira #286 sells for $48.01 against $2.49 raw: a $45.52 spread, 19× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($16.05) 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)
- $2.49
- PSA 10
- $48.01
- PSA 9
- $16.05
- Gem premium
- 19×
- As of
- Jul 11, 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 | $48.01 | +$20.52 | −$4.48 | −$104 |
| PSA 9 | $16.05 | −$11.44 | −$36.44 | −$136 |
| PSA 8 | $8.43 | −$19.06 | −$44.06 | −$144 |
Net = sale price − $2.49 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% | $24.04 | −$28.45 |
| 50% | $32.03 | −$20.46 |
| 75% | $40.02 | −$12.47 |
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 | $62.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $48.01 | −$13.99 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $29.00 | −$33.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $29.00 | −$33.00 | 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.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA | CGC | BGS | SGC | Graded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $48.01 | $29.00 | $62.00 | $29.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $31.54 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $16.05 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $8.43 |
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Grading Erik Lira #286 — FAQ
Is Erik Lira #286 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Erik Lira #286 sells for $48.01 against $2.49 raw: a $45.52 spread, 19× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($16.05) 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 Erik Lira #286 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Erik Lira #286 (Soccer Cards 2026 Panini Prizm FIFA) sells for about $48.01 versus $2.49 for a raw near-mint copy — a 19× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Erik Lira #286?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $62.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $48.01. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Erik Lira #286 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.
Is your soccer card centered well enough to grade?
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