Is Cristiano Ronaldo #1 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Cristiano Ronaldo #1 sells for $140 against $9.97 raw: a $130 spread, 14× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($43.00) 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)
- $9.97
- PSA 10
- $140
- PSA 9
- $43.00
- Gem premium
- 14×
- 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 | $140 | +$105 | +$80.03 | −$19.97 |
| PSA 9 | $43.00 | +$8.03 | −$16.97 | −$117 |
| PSA 8 | $24.25 | −$10.72 | −$35.72 | −$136 |
Net = sale price − $9.97 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% | $67.25 | +$7.28 |
| 50% | $91.50 | +$31.53 |
| 75% | $116 | +$55.78 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 17%. 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 | $182 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $140 | −$42.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $84.00 | −$98.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $75.00 | −$107 | 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 Cristiano Ronaldo #1 — FAQ
Is Cristiano Ronaldo #1 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Cristiano Ronaldo #1 sells for $140 against $9.97 raw: a $130 spread, 14× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($43.00) 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 Cristiano Ronaldo #1 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Cristiano Ronaldo #1 (Soccer Cards 2016 Panini Select) sells for about $140 versus $9.97 for a raw near-mint copy — a 14× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Cristiano Ronaldo #1?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $182, ahead of PSA 10 at $140. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Cristiano Ronaldo #1 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 Cristiano Ronaldo #1 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Cristiano Ronaldo #1 breaks even when it gems about 17% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $43.00).
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