Is Christian Pulisic [Artist's Proof] #41 worth grading?
Soccer · Soccer Cards 2016 Panini Aficionado · full price guide →
Strong grading candidate — 4.7× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Christian Pulisic [Artist's Proof] #41 sells for $123 against $25.99 raw: a $96.51 spread, 4.7× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($49.51) 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)
- $25.99
- PSA 10
- $123
- PSA 9
- $49.51
- Gem premium
- 4.7×
- 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 | $123 | +$71.51 | +$46.51 | −$53.49 |
| PSA 9 | $49.51 | −$1.48 | −$26.48 | −$126 |
| PSA 8 | $21.50 | −$29.49 | −$54.49 | −$154 |
Net = sale price − $25.99 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% | $67.76 | −$8.23 |
| 50% | $86.00 | +$10.02 |
| 75% | $104 | +$28.26 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 36%. 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 | $159 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $123 | −$36.50 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $105 | −$54.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $74.00 | −$85.00 | 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 →Swipe the table for the other grading companies →
Run your own numbers
Should I pay this?
Enter the seller’s asking price to see your net outcome per grade.
Other 2016 Panini Aficionado cards worth checking
Full set checklist →
Grading Christian Pulisic [Artist's Proof] #41 — FAQ
Is Christian Pulisic [Artist's Proof] #41 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Christian Pulisic [Artist's Proof] #41 sells for $123 against $25.99 raw: a $96.51 spread, 4.7× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($49.51) 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 Christian Pulisic [Artist's Proof] #41 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Christian Pulisic [Artist's Proof] #41 (Soccer Cards 2016 Panini Aficionado) sells for about $123 versus $25.99 for a raw near-mint copy — a 4.7× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Christian Pulisic [Artist's Proof] #41?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $159, ahead of PSA 10 at $123. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Christian Pulisic [Artist's Proof] #41 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 Christian Pulisic [Artist's Proof] #41 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Christian Pulisic [Artist's Proof] #41 breaks even when it gems about 36% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $49.51).
Best on iPhone & Android
Check your soccer card in the Midpoint app
Scan with your camera to measure centering to the millimeter, get an AI grade with corner and edge close-ups, see what your copy is worth, and track it in your portfolio. Free to start.
