Is Ibrahim Mbaye [Wave] #20 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Ibrahim Mbaye [Wave] #20 sells for $81.15 against $1.25 raw: a $79.90 spread, 65× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($27.45) 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)
- $1.25
- PSA 10
- $81.15
- PSA 9
- $27.45
- Gem premium
- 65×
- 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 | $81.15 | +$54.90 | +$29.90 | −$70.10 |
| PSA 9 | $27.45 | +$1.20 | −$23.80 | −$124 |
| PSA 8 | $14.96 | −$11.29 | −$36.29 | −$136 |
Net = sale price − $1.25 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% | $40.88 | −$10.38 |
| 50% | $54.30 | +$3.05 |
| 75% | $67.73 | +$16.48 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 44%. 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 | $106 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $81.15 | −$24.85 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $49.00 | −$57.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $49.00 | −$57.00 | 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 Ibrahim Mbaye [Wave] #20 — FAQ
Is Ibrahim Mbaye [Wave] #20 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Ibrahim Mbaye [Wave] #20 sells for $81.15 against $1.25 raw: a $79.90 spread, 65× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($27.45) 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 Ibrahim Mbaye [Wave] #20 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Ibrahim Mbaye [Wave] #20 (Soccer Cards 2026 Panini Prizm FIFA New Era) sells for about $81.15 versus $1.25 for a raw near-mint copy — a 65× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Ibrahim Mbaye [Wave] #20?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $106, ahead of PSA 10 at $81.15. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Ibrahim Mbaye [Wave] #20 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 Ibrahim Mbaye [Wave] #20 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Ibrahim Mbaye [Wave] #20 breaks even when it gems about 44% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $27.45).
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